M42
⚠ Non-billable
Spinal osteochondrosis
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Code
M42
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M42?
ICD-10-CM code M42 represents Spinal osteochondrosis. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M42 billable?
No. M42 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M42 in?
M42 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the M42 category
M42.0
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine
Non-billable
M42.1
Adult osteochondrosis of spine
Non-billable
M42.9
Spinal osteochondrosis, unspecified
Billable
M42.00
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
Billable
M42.01
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
Billable
M42.02
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, cervical region
Billable
M42.03
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, cervicothoracic region
Billable
M42.04
Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, thoracic region
Billable
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