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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of the Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of the Neck

M47.812
M50.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthritis of the neck includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical Arthritis
Cervical Spondylosis
Neck Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of the Neck

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of the Neck

Use ICD-10 code M47.812 for cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Billable Code
M47.812
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows degenerative changes without nerve involvement
documentation:
  • • Documented neck pain and stiffness without neurological deficits

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes in cervical spine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of radiculopathy or myelopathy.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M50.12
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc herniation with nerve root compression
  • • Radicular pain and neurological deficits in a specific dermatome

Applicable To

  • • Herniated cervical disc with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve root involvement and correlate with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for non-specific neck pain without confirmed degenerative changes

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arthritis in the neck?

The ICD-10 code for cervical spondylosis, a common form of arthritis in the neck, is M47.812 when there is no myelopathy or radiculopathy.

How do you code cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy?

Cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy is coded as M50.12, indicating a cervical disc disorder with nerve root involvement.

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