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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Laminectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Laminectomy

M50.02

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Decompression Surgery
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Laminectomy

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

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

  • • Presence of myelopathy symptoms and MRI findings

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation clearly specifies the cervical region involved.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

22551

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Use when fusion is performed in conjunction with laminectomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical laminectomy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical laminectomy is typically M50.02 for cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region.

How do you code a cervical laminectomy?

Cervical laminectomy is coded using CPT codes 63045 for a single level and 63048 for each additional level.

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