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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Bulging

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Bulging

M50.22

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Protrusion
Cervical Disc Herniation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Bulging

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Bulging

Use ICD-10 code M50.22 for other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region

Non-Billable
M50.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI confirms disc bulge at C5-C6 with radiculopathy

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc bulge with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact cervical level and presence of radiculopathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

72156

MRI of cervical spine

Use to confirm disc bulge and nerve compression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical disc bulging?

The ICD-10 code for cervical disc bulging with radiculopathy is M50.22, which specifies mid-cervical region involvement.

How is cervical disc bulging diagnosed?

Cervical disc bulging is diagnosed through MRI imaging, which confirms disc protrusion and nerve compression, alongside clinical symptoms like radiculopathy.

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