M42 ICD-10-CM Code: Spinal osteochondrosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M42Spinal osteochondrosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M42 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)
- 3
Category M42
Spinal osteochondrosis
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Code M42
Spinal osteochondrosis
Codes under M42
M42 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M42.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M42.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M42.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M42.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M42.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M42 mean?
M42 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Spinal osteochondrosis.”
Is M42 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M42 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M42 located in ICD-10-CM?
M42 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43) (M40–M43), under category M42, Spinal osteochondrosis.
What coding notes are listed for M42?
No inclusion terms are listed for M42 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.