Spond in diseases classd elswhr, sacr/sacrocygl region

This code signifies a disorder of the vertebrae or intervertebral discs in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region that is secondary to, or a manifestation of, another underlying systemic disease. It indicates that the spondylopathy itself is not the primary condition but rather a complication or feature of another illness.

Apply this code when documentation specifies sacral or sacrococcygeal spondylopathy linked to an underlying disease classified elsewhere, such as an infectious, inflammatory, or metabolic disorder. The medical record must clearly state the connection between the spondylopathy and the primary disease.

• Always sequence the underlying systemic disease first, followed by this code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the sacral/sacrococcygeal spondylopathy to the primary condition.
• Do not use this code for primary degenerative spondylopathy or spondylopathy due to trauma.