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

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Pain

M54.2
M50.12
G89.21

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine 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 neck without radiating symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of radiculopathy or myelopathy.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region

Non-Billable
M50.12
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Radicular pain to specific dermatome, confirmed by imaging or EMG.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific dermatome affected and confirmatory tests.

Chronic pain

Billable Code
G89.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain management as the primary reason for the encounter.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports chronic pain management focus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management.

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use to specify the site of chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is coded as M50.12, indicating a cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy in the mid-cervical region.

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