M42.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Adult osteochondritis of spine

• Spinal osteochondrosis

Clinical Information

• A bone disorder involving ossification centers epiphyses) of the vertebral column.

Details

• M42.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M42.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M42.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 M42.9 may differ.