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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Discopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Discopathy

M50.02
M50.122

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Disc Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Discopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.02 for cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region

Non-Billable
M50.02
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of myelopathy confirmed by MRI
documentation:
  • • Detailed neurological exam findings

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc disorder with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of both imaging and clinical findings.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region

Billable Code
M50.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EMG showing radiculopathy
  • • MRI showing nerve root compression

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc disorder with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure correlation between clinical symptoms and imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.898

Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

Use to document specific neurological signs like clonus.

G89.4

Chronic pain syndrome

Use if pain persists beyond 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical discopathy with myelopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical discopathy with myelopathy is M50.02, which indicates a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy in the mid-cervical region.

How is cervical radiculopathy coded in ICD-10?

Cervical radiculopathy is coded as M50.122 in ICD-10, representing a cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy in the mid-cervical region.

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