M48 ICD-10-CM Code: Other spondylopathies
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M48Other spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M48 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Spondylopathies (M45-M49)
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Category M48
Other spondylopathies
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Code M48
Other spondylopathies
Codes under M48
M48 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 M48.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M48.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M48.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M48.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M48.
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 M48 mean?
M48 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other spondylopathies.”
Is M48 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M48 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 M48 located in ICD-10-CM?
M48 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Spondylopathies (M45-M49) (M45–M49), under category M48, Other spondylopathies.
What coding notes are listed for M48?
No inclusion terms are listed for M48 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.