Oth infective spondylopathies, sacr/sacrocygl region

This code describes an inflammatory condition of the sacrum and/or sacrococcygeal joint caused by an infection, excluding tuberculosis or other specified infectious agents. It encompasses bacterial, fungal, or viral infections leading to inflammation and potential destruction of the vertebral body or intervertebral disc in this specific region.

Use this code for patients presenting with sacral or sacrococcygeal pain, fever, and elevated inflammatory markers, where imaging (MRI, CT) confirms osteomyelitis or discitis in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region due to an identified or presumed infection. Documentation should clearly state "infective spondylopathy" or "osteomyelitis/discitis" of the sacrum/sacrococcyx, and rule out tuberculosis or other specific infectious spondylopathies.

• Always specify the infectious agent with an additional code (B95-B97) if known.
• Differentiate from non-infectious inflammatory spondylopathies (e.g., M46.88) or degenerative conditions.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the sacral or sacrococcygeal region to avoid using codes for other spinal segments.