M47.10: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified
M47.10, other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 7 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0453 (Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from…), G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…), G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with M47.10 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0453 | Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0283 | Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0152 | Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0158 | Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0160 | Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2169 | Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0255 | Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction test, (snct) per limb, any nerve | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing M47.10
- A56722: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34623, L35003
- A57668: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34594, L34859, L35048, L35081
- A53057: Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy (Palmetto GBA (HHH MAC); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34560
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other M47 diagnoses (Spondylosis)
- M47.11 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M47.12 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
- M47.13 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M47.14 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracic region
- M47.15 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracolumbar region
- M47.16 — Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region
- M47.011 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial…
- M47.012 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical region
- M47.013 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervicothoracic region
- M47.014 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic region
- M47.015 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region
- M47.016 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, lumbar region
- M47.019 — Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
- M47.021 — Vertebral artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M47.022 — Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region
- M47.029 — Vertebral artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
- M47.21 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M47.22 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47.23 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M47.24 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracic region
- M47.25 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
- M47.26 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47.27 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
- M47.28 — Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M47.811 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy…
- M47.812 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47.813 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervicothoracic…
- M47.814 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
- M47.815 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
- M47.816 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover M47.10 (Other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list M47.10 as a covered diagnosis for 7 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 M47.10?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0453 (Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from…, 1 article); G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…, 1 article); G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0158 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0160 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list M47.10?
A56722 (Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing); A57668 (Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography); A53057 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy).
What is ICD-10-CM code M47.10?
M47.10 is the ICD-10-CM code for other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified, in category M47 (Spondylosis), chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0453
- Watch G0453 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0453
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup