M49.8Header code — not billable
Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M49
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M49
M49Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhereM49.80Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, site unspYesM49.81Spond in diseases classd elswhr, occipt-atlan-ax regionYesM49.82Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervical regionYesM49.83Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervicothor regionYesM49.84Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, thoracic regionYesM49.85Spond in diseases classd elswhr, thoracolumbar regionYesM49.86Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, lumbar regionYesM49.87Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, lumbosacral regionYesM49.88Spond in diseases classd elswhr, sacr/sacrocygl regionYesM49.89Spond in diseases classd elswhr, multiple sites in spineYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M49.8?
M49.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere.
Is M49.8 a billable code?
No. M49.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M49.8 in?
M49.8 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M49.8 become effective?
M49.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M49.8?
M49.8 belongs to category M49, which includes 11 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.