Other infective spondylopathies, cervical region

This code signifies an inflammatory condition of the vertebrae in the neck caused by an infectious agent other than tuberculosis. It involves the vertebral body and/or intervertebral disc, leading to pain, stiffness, and potentially neurological compromise in the cervical spine.

Use this code when documentation specifies an infectious spondylopathy affecting the cervical region, and the causative organism is not Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This typically includes bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections of the cervical spine, often identified through imaging (MRI, CT) and laboratory findings (blood cultures, biopsy).

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the cervical region is affected.
• Distinguish from tuberculous spondylitis (A18.01) and non-infectious spondylopathies.
• Code the underlying infectious agent (e.g., B95-B97 for bacterial infections) as an additional diagnosis when known.