M48.8
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other specified spondylopathies
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
✅ No additional coding notes for M48.8
Child Codes (1)
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CodeM48.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM48
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes1
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)