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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Facet Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Facet Syndrome

M53.82
M54.2
M47.812

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Facet Joint Pain
Cervical Facet Arthropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Facet Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Facet Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code M53.82 for other specified dorsopathies, cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region

Billable Code
M53.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of localized cervical tenderness and imaging evidence of facet degeneration.
documentation:
  • • Documented failure of conservative treatments and positive diagnostic block results.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical facet syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the specific diagnosis of cervical facet syndrome.

Cervicalgia

Billable Code
M54.2
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pain is nonspecific and not attributable to facet syndrome.

Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Billable Code
M47.812
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports spondylosis diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical facet syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for cervical facet syndrome is M53.82, which covers other specified dorsopathies in the cervical region.

How is cervical facet syndrome diagnosed?

Cervical facet syndrome is diagnosed through clinical examination, imaging studies showing facet degeneration, and positive response to diagnostic blocks.

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