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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Neck Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Neck Pain

M54.2
M54.12

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

Also Known as:
Cervicalgia
Neck Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Neck Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Neck Pain

Use ICD-10 code M54.2 for cervicalgia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervicalgia

Billable Code
M54.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the cervical region without radiation.
documentation:
  • • Detailed physical exam findings supporting cervicalgia.

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of radiculopathy to use M54.2.

Radiculopathy, cervical region

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiating pain to the arm
  • • Positive Spurling’s test

Applicable To

  • • Cervical radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes neurological findings to support radiculopathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management related to trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical neck pain?

The ICD-10 code for cervical neck pain is M54.2, used for nonspecific neck pain without radiculopathy.

When should M54.12 be used instead of M54.2?

Use M54.12 when cervical radiculopathy is present, indicated by radiating pain and neurological deficits.

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