M42.0

Non-billable

Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine

M42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M42.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M42
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Includes

  • Calvé's disease
  • Scheuermann's disease

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • postural kyphosis (M40.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M42.0?
M42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M42.0 a billable code?
No — M42.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M42.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M42.0?
M42.0 has 10 more specific child codes, including M42.00, M42.01, M42.02.
What is excluded from M42.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): postural kyphosis (M40.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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