M48.9 Spondylopathy, unspecified

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 551-552 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 721.8 Other allied disorders of spine (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to M48.9

Back-references to M48

• Type 1 Excludes: G55 Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere ("nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for M48.9

• Spondylopathy

Nearby codes

• M48.8X5 Other specified spondylopathies, thoracolumbar region
• M48.8X6 Other specified spondylopathies, lumbar region
• M48.8X7 Other specified spondylopathies, lumbosacral region
• M48.8X8 Other specified spondylopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
• M48.8X9 Other specified spondylopathies, site unspecified
• M48.9 Spondylopathy, unspecified (this code)