M46.02

✓ Billable

Spinal enthesopathy, cervical region

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

✓ No additional coding notes for M46.02

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M46.02 represents spinal enthesopathy, cervical region. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M46.02?

ICD-10-CM code M46.02 is "Spinal enthesopathy, cervical region". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M46.02 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, M46.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Related Codes in M46.0

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

M46.00Spinal enthesopathy, site unspecified M46.01Spinal enthesopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region M46.03Spinal enthesopathy, cervicothoracic region M46.04Spinal enthesopathy, thoracic region M46.05Spinal enthesopathy, thoracolumbar region M46.06Spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region M46.07Spinal enthesopathy, lumbosacral region M46.08Spinal enthesopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region M46.09Spinal enthesopathy, multiple sites in spine

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Code Information

CodeM46.02

BillableYes

ParentM46.0

CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)