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M46.3

Non-billable

Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)

M46.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M46.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M46
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Use additional code

  • •code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M46.3?
M46.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M46.3 a billable code?
No — M46.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M46.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M46.3?
M46.3 has 10 more specific child codes, including M46.30, M46.31, M46.32.

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

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