M48.8

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified spondylopathies

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 1 non-billable)
Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M45-M49Spondylopathies (M45-M49)
M48Other spondylopathies
M48.8Other specified spondylopathiesNot billable
M48.8XOther specified spondylopathiesSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M48.8:

chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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