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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia with Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia with Radiculopathy

M50.121
M54.12

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

Also Known as:
Neck Pain with Nerve Root Compression
Cervical Radiculopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervicalgia with Radiculopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M50.121 for cervical disc disorder at c5-c6 level with radiculopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M50.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI evidence of disc herniation at C5-C6
documentation:
  • • Detailed neurological exam findings

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings support the diagnosis of disc disorder.

Cervical radiculopathy

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical exam showing radicular pain pattern
documentation:
  • • Negative imaging for structural causes

Applicable To

  • • Radiculopathy without structural cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no structural cause is documented before using.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use to document associated neck pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervicalgia with radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervicalgia with radiculopathy depends on the underlying cause. Use M50.1- for disc disorders and M54.12 when no structural cause is identified.

How do you document cervical radiculopathy?

Document cervical radiculopathy by including detailed neurological exam findings, imaging results, and specific dermatomal pain patterns.

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