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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Radiculopathy

M50.121
M54.12

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

Also Known as:
Pinched Nerve in the Neck
Cervical Nerve Root Compression
cervical nerve root disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Radiculopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.121 for cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region

Billable Code
M50.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of MRI-confirmed disc herniation with radicular symptoms
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of radicular symptoms and imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings correlate with clinical symptoms for accurate coding.

Radiculopathy, cervical region

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical exam showing radicular pain and sensory loss
documentation:
  • • Negative MRI for disc pathology

Applicable To

  • • Cervical radiculopathy without specific disc involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical documentation supports the absence of disc pathology.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.12

Radiculopathy, cervical region

Use to indicate severity or additional symptoms not covered by M50.121.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical radiculopathy is M54.12, used when radiculopathy is present without specific disc involvement.

When should M50.1- be used for cervical radiculopathy?

Use M50.1- codes when MRI confirms cervical disc herniation causing radiculopathy.

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