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

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Degeneration

M50.30
M50.31

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Disease
Cervical Spondylosis
cervical degenerative disc disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Degeneration

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.30 for other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

Billable Code
M50.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of neck pain and imaging evidence of disc degeneration

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc degeneration without specification of region

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports the diagnosis of degeneration.

Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region

Billable Code
M50.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing degeneration at C1-C2
  • • Symptoms correlating with high cervical involvement

Applicable To

  • • Degeneration at C1-C2 levels

Important Notes

  • • High cervical region includes C1-C2.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M50.1-

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Use if radiculopathy symptoms are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cervical disc degeneration is M50.30 for unspecified region, with more specific codes like M50.31 for high cervical region.

How is cervical disc degeneration documented?

Documentation should include specific cervical levels affected, supported by imaging findings such as MRI showing disc height loss.

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