ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Spondylolisthesis: M43.10
The ICD-10-CM index points "Spondylolisthesis" to M43.1 (Spondylolisthesis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M43.10, Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- O33.0with disproportion (fetopelvic), Maternal care for disproportion due to deformity of maternal pelvic bonesBillable
- M43.12cervical region, Spondylolisthesis, cervical regionBillable
- M43.13cervicothoracic region, Spondylolisthesis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- Q76.2congenital, Congenital spondylolisthesisBillable
- M43.16lumbar region, Spondylolisthesis, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.17lumbosacral region, Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.19multiple sites, Spondylolisthesis, multiple sites in spineBillable
- M43.11occipito-atlanto-axial region, Spondylolisthesis, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M43.18sacrococcygeal region, Spondylolisthesis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.14thoracic region, Spondylolisthesis, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.15thoracolumbar region, Spondylolisthesis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.10traumatic (old), Spondylolisthesis, site unspecifiedBillable
More specific codes in M43
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M43Other deforming dorsopathiesHeader
- M43.0SpondylolysisHeader
- M43.00Spondylolysis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M43.01Spondylolysis, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M43.02Spondylolysis, cervical regionBillable
- M43.03Spondylolysis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M43.04Spondylolysis, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.05Spondylolysis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.06Spondylolysis, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.07Spondylolysis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.08Spondylolysis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.09Spondylolysis, multiple sites in spineBillable
- M43.1SpondylolisthesisHeader
- M43.10Spondylolisthesis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M43.11Spondylolisthesis, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M43.12Spondylolisthesis, cervical regionBillable
- M43.13Spondylolisthesis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M43.14Spondylolisthesis, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.15Spondylolisthesis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.16Spondylolisthesis, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.17Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.18Spondylolisthesis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.19Spondylolisthesis, multiple sites in spineBillable
- M43.2Fusion of spineHeader
- M43.20Fusion of spine, site unspecifiedBillable
- M43.21Fusion of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M43.22Fusion of spine, cervical regionBillable
- M43.23Fusion of spine, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M43.24Fusion of spine, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.25Fusion of spine, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.26Fusion of spine, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.27Fusion of spine, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.28Fusion of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.3Recurrent atlantoaxial dislocation with myelopathyBillable
- M43.4Other recurrent atlantoaxial dislocationBillable
- M43.5Other recurrent vertebral dislocationHeader
- M43.5XOther recurrent vertebral dislocationHeader
- M43.5X2Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, cervical regionBillable
- M43.5X3Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M43.5X4Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.5X5Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.5X6Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.5X7Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.5X8Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.5X9Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, site unspecifiedBillable
- M43.6TorticollisBillable
- M43.8Other specified deforming dorsopathiesHeader
- M43.8XOther specified deforming dorsopathiesHeader
- M43.8X1Other specified deforming dorsopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M43.8X2Other specified deforming dorsopathies, cervical regionBillable
- M43.8X3Other specified deforming dorsopathies, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M43.8X4Other specified deforming dorsopathies, thoracic regionBillable
- M43.8X5Other specified deforming dorsopathies, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M43.8X6Other specified deforming dorsopathies, lumbar regionBillable
- M43.8X7Other specified deforming dorsopathies, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M43.8X8Other specified deforming dorsopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M43.8X9Other specified deforming dorsopathies, site unspecifiedBillable
- M43.9Deforming dorsopathy, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M43.1. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- S33.1Acute traumatic of lumbosacral region
- acute traumatic of sites other than lumbosacral- code to Fracture, vertebra, by region
- Q76.2Congenital spondylolisthesis
From M43. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M43.10 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M43.1Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Spondylolisthesis?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Spondylolisthesis" to M43.1 (Spondylolisthesis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M43.10, Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified.
Is M43.10 billable?
Yes. M43.10 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M43.10?
The CDC tabular list gives 11 Excludes1 notes (not coded together) for M43.10 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M43.10 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.