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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Discectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Discectomy

M50.12

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.12 for cervical disc disorder at c4-c5 level with radiculopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M50.12
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of radicular pain and positive Spurling's test.

Applicable To

  • • C4-C5 radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies radiculopathy with dermatome-specific findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for neck pain without specific radiculopathy or myelopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical discectomy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical discectomy related to radiculopathy is M50.12, which covers cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy.

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