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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Fusion

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Fusion

M43.1
M50.1

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M43.1 for spondylolisthesis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylolisthesis

Non-Billable
M43.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of spondylolisthesis
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of conservative treatments tried

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spondylolisthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the vertebral levels involved.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M50.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc herniation
  • • EMG confirming radiculopathy

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of radiculopathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.4

Chronic pain syndrome

Use as a secondary code if chronic pain persists post-fusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical fusion?

The ICD-10 code for cervical fusion primarily includes M43.1 for spondylolisthesis and M50.1 for cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy.

How do you code a cervical fusion procedure?

Cervical fusion procedures are coded using CPT codes like 22551 for anterior interbody fusion, with add-on codes such as 22552 for additional levels.

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