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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease

M50.30
M50.121

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

Also Known as:
Cervical DDD
Cervical Disc Degeneration
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease

Use ICD-10 code M50.30 for other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

Billable Code
M50.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Lack of specific cervical level in documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc degeneration without specific level

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of unspecified codes only when specific levels are not available.

Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M50.121
Billable

Applicable To

  • • C4-C5 disc disorder with nerve root compression

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve root involvement for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for neck pain associated with cervical disc degeneration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spine degenerative disc disease?

The ICD-10 code for cervical spine degenerative disc disease without specific level is M50.30. For specific levels, use codes like M50.121 for C4-C5 with radiculopathy.

How do you code cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is coded using M50.1- series, specifying the affected cervical level and confirming radiculopathy with EMG.

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