Is M47.02 a billable code?
No. M47.02 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M47.02: Vertebral artery compression syndromes
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M47.02 groups related diagnoses under vertebral artery compression syndromes. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M47.02
- M47.021Vertebral artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M47.022Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region
- M47.029Vertebral artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
Other codes in M47.0 Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes
M47.02 questions
What does M47.02 mean?
M47.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vertebral artery compression syndromes. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.