Other spondylosis, cervical region

This code signifies a degenerative condition affecting the cervical spine, characterized by the formation of osteophytes and disc degeneration, leading to narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramina. It encompasses various forms of spondylosis in the neck that are not specifically classified elsewhere.

Use this code when documentation indicates cervical spondylosis without myelopathy, radiculopathy, or other specified complications. This applies to cases where the physician diagnoses "cervical spondylosis NOS," "degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine" without nerve involvement, or "osteoarthritis of the cervical spine."

• Do not use this code if there is documentation of myelopathy (M47.1-) or radiculopathy (M47.2-).
• Ensure the documentation specifies the cervical region; otherwise, a more general spondylosis code might be appropriate.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute conditions or injuries that may have exacerbated the underlying spondylosis.