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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disorder with Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disorder with Radiculopathy

M50.121
M50.122
M54.12

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Disorder with Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disorder with Radiculopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disorder with Radiculopathy

Use ICD-10 code M50.121 for cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region

Billable Code
M50.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI evidence of disc herniation at high cervical levels
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of symptoms and imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Radiculopathy due to cervical disc disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cervical level and confirms disc involvement.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region

Billable Code
M50.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc herniation at mid-cervical levels
  • • Dermatomal pain pattern consistent with mid-cervical nerve roots

Applicable To

  • • Radiculopathy due to mid-cervical disc disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cervical level and confirms disc involvement.

Cervical radiculopathy

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms consistent with cervical radiculopathy without specific disc pathology

Applicable To

  • • Radiculopathy without specified disc involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation does not specify a disc disorder if using this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical disorder with radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical disorder with radiculopathy is primarily M50.1- series, used when radiculopathy is due to a disc disorder.

How do you code cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is coded as M54.12 unless it is due to a specific disc disorder, in which case M50.1- codes are used.

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