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 Myelopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Myelopathy

M50.021
M50.022

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Compression
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 Myelopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.021 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

Billable Code
M50.021
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI confirmation of C4-C5 disc herniation with myelopathy.

Applicable To

  • • C4-C5 disc herniation with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact spinal level and correlates with imaging findings.

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, lower cervical region

Billable Code
M50.022
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CT myelogram showing C5-C6 stenosis with documented gait disturbance

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc herniation with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific clinical findings and correlate with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for documenting associated neck pain.

R29.5

Neurological neglect syndrome

Use for documenting gait abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical myelopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical myelopathy is M50.021 for C4-C5 and M50.022 for C5-C6, depending on the specific spinal level affected.

How do you document cervical myelopathy?

Document cervical myelopathy by specifying the exact spinal level, correlating with imaging findings, and noting myelopathic signs such as hyperreflexia.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes