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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spinal Cord Compression

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spinal Cord Compression

G95.2
M50.0-
S14.109A

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spinal Cord Compression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spinal Cord Compression

Use ICD-10 code G95.2 for cord compression, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cord compression, unspecified

Non-Billable
G95.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Non-traumatic mechanism confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Non-traumatic cervical spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no trauma history is documented.

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M50.0-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc-osteophyte complex compressing cord
  • • Symptoms of myelopathy

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc herniation with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific disc levels affected.

Unspecified cervical spinal cord injury

Billable Code
S14.109A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute trauma history
  • • Imaging showing cord compression

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic cervical spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Document the traumatic event clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use when myelopathy is due to a systemic disease.

M48.02

Spinal stenosis, cervical region

Use if coexisting cervical canal narrowing is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spinal cord compression?

The ICD-10 code for cervical spinal cord compression due to disc disorders is M50.0-. For non-traumatic causes, use G95.2.

How do you code traumatic cervical spinal cord compression?

For traumatic cervical spinal cord compression, use ICD-10 code S14.109A.

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