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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Cord Compression

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Cord Compression

G95.2
M50.0-
G99.2

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Compression in the Neck
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Cord Compression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Cord Compression

Use ICD-10 code G95.2 for cord compression, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cord compression, unspecified

Non-Billable
G95.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • MRI shows cord compression without disc involvement

Applicable To

  • • Non-traumatic spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-traumatic origin.

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M50.0-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Disc herniation causing myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific disc involvement.

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
G99.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Myelopathy due to neoplasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary condition is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use as a secondary code for myelopathy due to other diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical cord compression?

The ICD-10 code for non-traumatic cervical cord compression is G95.2. For compression due to disc herniation, use M50.0-.

How is cervical cord compression documented?

Document cervical cord compression with detailed MRI findings, including AP diameter and MSCC index, and clinical symptoms of myelopathy.

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