DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Herniation

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Herniation

M50.0
M50.1

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Disorder
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Herniation

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.0 for cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M50.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of spinal cord compression symptoms and MRI confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Spinal cord compression due to cervical disc disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies myelopathy and correlates with imaging findings.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M50.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when there is evidence of nerve root compression due to cervical disc disorder.

Applicable To

  • • Nerve root compression due to cervical disc disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies radiculopathy and correlates with imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use if neck pain is present but not directly related to the herniation.

M79.604

Pain in right arm

Use to specify the location of radicular pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cervical herniation with myelopathy is M50.0. This code is used when there is spinal cord compression due to a cervical disc disorder.

How do you code cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is coded as M50.1 in ICD-10. This code applies when there is nerve root compression due to a cervical disc disorder.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes