ICD Code M47.12

ICD code M47.12 is other types of spinal degeneration with spinal cord problems in the neck region.

1. Presence of degenerative changes in the cervical spine (spondylosis) confirmed by imaging studies

2. Clinical evidence of myelopathy, such as gait disturbance, hand clumsiness, or muscle weakness

3. Neurological signs consistent with spinal cord involvement, including hyperreflexia, positive Babinski sign, or sensory deficits

4. Symptoms not attributable to other specific causes of cervical myelopathy (e.g., trauma, infection, tumor)

5. Chronic or progressive course of symptoms related to cervical spinal cord compression

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M47.12 include:

22551, 22552, 22554, 22830, 22845, 22846, 22847, 63075, 63076, 63081, 63082, 63085, 63086, 63090, 63091, 63170, 63180, 63265, 63266, 63267, 63268, 72040, 72141, 72142, 72156, 72158, 99203-99205, 99213-99215

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