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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis

M47.812
M47.22
M47.12

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Osteoarthritis
Neck Arthritis
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis

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

Use ICD-10 code M47.812 for cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Billable Code
M47.812
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Absence of neurological deficits in physical examination.
documentation:
  • Imaging confirms degenerative changes without nerve involvement.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes in cervical spine without neurological deficits

Cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M47.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Use when radiculopathy symptoms are present and confirmed by imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spondylosis with nerve root compression

Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy

Billable Code
M47.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Use when myelopathy symptoms are present and confirmed by imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spondylosis with spinal cord compression
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for associated neck pain symptoms.

G89.4

Chronic pain syndrome

Use for chronic pain associated with radiculopathy.

R29.898

Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

Use for documenting neurological deficits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is cervical spondylosis coded in ICD-10?

Cervical spondylosis is coded using ICD-10 codes M47.812 for cases without myelopathy or radiculopathy, M47.22 for cases with radiculopathy, and M47.12 for cases with myelopathy.

What documentation is needed for cervical spondylosis coding?

Documentation should include imaging reports confirming degenerative changes and any neurological symptoms, such as radiculopathy or myelopathy, to support the specific ICD-10 code used.

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