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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Stenosis with Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Stenosis with Radiculopathy

M48.02
M54.12

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Root Compression
Cervical Radiculopathy due to Stenosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Stenosis with Radiculopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M48.02 for spinal stenosis, cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spinal stenosis, cervical region

Billable Code
M48.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirms cervical stenosis without disc herniation.
documentation:
  • • Documented radiculopathy symptoms and positive Spurling's test.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spinal stenosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links stenosis to radiculopathy.

Radiculopathy, cervical region

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Dermatomal pain/numbness
  • • Positive Spurling’s test

Applicable To

  • • Cervical radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure radiculopathy is linked to a specific cervical level.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use if myelopathy is present alongside radiculopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical stenosis with radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical stenosis with radiculopathy is M48.02 for spinal stenosis, cervical region, combined with M54.12 for cervical radiculopathy.

How do you code cervical radiculopathy due to stenosis?

Code cervical radiculopathy due to stenosis using M48.02 for cervical spinal stenosis and M54.12 for cervical radiculopathy, ensuring documentation links the two.

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