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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia

ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia

M54.2
M50.10

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia

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:
  • • Presence of neck pain without radicular symptoms
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of pain location and characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between cervicalgia and other cervical spine disorders.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M50.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Spurling's test
  • • Neurological deficits in corresponding dermatomes

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when acute pain is due to a traumatic event, such as whiplash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervicalgia?

The ICD-10 code for cervicalgia is M54.2, used for non-specific neck pain without radiculopathy.

When should M50.10 be used instead of M54.2?

Use M50.10 when cervical disc disorder is accompanied by radiculopathy, indicated by radiating pain and neurological deficits.

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