M47.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M47.81). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M47.81 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
- degeneration of facet joints
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can M47.81 be billed directly?
No. M47.81 (Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M47.81 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- M47.25 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
- M47.26 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47.27 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
- M47.28 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M47.8 — Other spondylosis
- M47.811 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M47.812 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47.813 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M47.814 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
- M47.815 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region