M46.59

M46.59: Other infective spondylopathies, multiple sites in spine

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

M46.59 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other infective spondylopathies, multiple sites in spine. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Other codes that can never be billed with M46.59

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

G55Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

M46.59 is named in 15 Medicare coverage policies: 8 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 7 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
A58883Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered

M46.59: Other infective spondylopathies, multiple sites in spine

Other codes that can never be billed with M46.59

Risk adjustment

Medicare coverage

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Code history

Other codes under M46.5