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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

M50.02

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ACDF
Cervical Fusion Surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Use ICD-10 code M50.02 for cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M50.02
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of myelopathy confirmed by MRI
documentation:
  • • Detailed operative notes confirming decompression and fusion

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc disorder with spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies myelopathy and correlates with imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M43.16

Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

Use when spondylolisthesis is present alongside cervical disc disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ACDF?

The ICD-10 code for conditions leading to ACDF, such as cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, is M50.02. This code is used when MRI confirms spinal cord compression with neurological symptoms.

How do you code a multi-level ACDF?

For multi-level ACDF, use CPT 22551 for the first level and 22552 for each additional level. Ensure documentation specifies the number of levels and type of instrumentation used.

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