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ICD-10-CM Code M48.12
Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervical region

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

M48.12 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervical region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code M481 is used to code Ankylosing hyperostosis

Ankylosing hyperostosis is a form of dorsopathy.

Specialty: Rheumatology
ICD 9 Code: 721.6
Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems with MCC.
  • DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems without MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M48.12 - Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervical region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M48.12. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M48.12 and a single ICD9 code, 721.6 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: M48.1 - Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier]

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