ICD Code M47.812

ICD code M47.812 is a classification used to describe a condition known as spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy in the cervical region. This means that there is a degenerative change or wear-and-tear in the cervical spine (the neck area) that does not involve compression or damage to the spinal cord (myelopathy) or nerve roots (radiculopathy). This code is used by healthcare providers to document and communicate this specific diagnosis for billing, treatment planning, and statistical purposes.

1. Chronic Neck Pain: Persistent pain in the cervical region that does not resolve with standard treatment and is not associated with nerve root compression or spinal cord involvement.

2. Stiffness in the Neck: Reduced range of motion in the cervical spine, often accompanied by a feeling of tightness or rigidity.

3. Degenerative Changes: Radiological evidence of degenerative changes in the cervical spine, such as disc space narrowing, osteophyte formation, or facet joint degeneration, without signs of myelopathy or radiculopathy.

4. Absence of Neurological Deficits: No clinical signs of myelopathy (such as weakness, numbness, or coordination problems) or radiculopathy (such as radiating pain, tingling, or weakness in the arms).

5. Age-Related Wear and Tear: Typically seen in middle-aged or older adults, where the condition is attributed to the natural aging process of the spine.

6. Exclusion of Other Conditions: Other potential causes of neck pain and stiffness, such as infections, tumors, or inflammatory diseases, have been ruled out through appropriate diagnostic testing.

7. Non-Specific Symptoms: Generalized symptoms such as mild headaches or discomfort that are not directly linked to nerve compression or spinal cord involvement.

For the ICD code M47.812, which pertains to spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy in the cervical region, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment include:

1. CPT 20552 - Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s).

2. CPT 20610 - Arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection into a major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa).

3. CPT 22551 - Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2.

4. CPT 22845 - Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments.

5. CPT 63075 - Anterior cervical discectomy, single interspace.

6. CPT 99213 - Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes.

These CPT codes are examples of procedures and services that may be relevant for addressing the condition associated with ICD code M47.812. It is important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific treatment plan and services provided to the patient.

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