M42.0
Non-billableJuvenile osteochondrosis of spine
M42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M42.00 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include: Infections Injuries Tumors Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis Bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated…
Read more about Spine Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Calvé's disease
- •Scheuermann's disease
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •postural kyphosis (M40.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M42.0?
- M42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M42.0 a billable code?
- No — M42.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M42.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M42.0?
- M42.0 has 10 more specific child codes, including M42.00, M42.01, M42.02.
- What is excluded from M42.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): postural kyphosis (M40.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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