M46.43

✓ Billable

Discitis, unspecified, cervicothoracic region

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

✓ No additional coding notes for M46.43

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M46.43 represents discitis, unspecified, cervicothoracic 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 M46.43?

ICD-10-CM code M46.43 is "Discitis, unspecified, cervicothoracic region". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M46.43 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, M46.43 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Related Codes in M46.4

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

M46.40Discitis, unspecified, site unspecified M46.41Discitis, unspecified, occipito-atlanto-axial region M46.42Discitis, unspecified, cervical region M46.44Discitis, unspecified, thoracic region M46.45Discitis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region M46.46Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region M46.47Discitis, unspecified, lumbosacral region M46.48Discitis, unspecified, sacral and sacrococcygeal region M46.49Discitis, unspecified, multiple sites in spine

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Code Information

CodeM46.43

BillableYes

ParentM46.4

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)