Spond in diseases classd elswhr, thoracolumbar region

This code describes a disorder of the vertebrae or spinal column (spondylopathy) affecting the thoracic and/or lumbar regions, which is a manifestation or complication of another underlying disease. It indicates that the primary pathology is not intrinsic to the spine itself but is secondary to a systemic or other classified condition.

Use this code when documentation specifies a spondylopathy in the thoracolumbar region that is clearly linked to an underlying disease classified elsewhere in ICD-10-CM. Examples include spinal involvement in metabolic disorders, inflammatory conditions, or other systemic diseases. The medical record must explicitly state the causal relationship between the underlying disease and the spondylopathy.

• Always sequence the underlying systemic disease first, followed by this code to show the manifestation.
• Do not use this code for primary degenerative or inflammatory spondylopathies not linked to another disease; instead, use codes from the M45-M48 series.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "thoracolumbar region" or both thoracic and lumbar involvement; otherwise, use a more specific site code if available.