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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neck Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Neck Pain

M54.2
M50.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neck 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

  • • Presence of neck pain without specific underlying pathology

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute vs. chronic and any associated symptoms.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M50.12
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging evidence of disc disorder
  • • Symptoms of radiculopathy

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging findings and clinical symptoms of radiculopathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management.

G89.21

Chronic pain

Use for chronic pain management encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neck pain?

The ICD-10 code for neck pain is M54.2, which is used for cervicalgia without specific underlying conditions.

How do you code neck pain with radiculopathy?

Use ICD-10 code M50.12 for cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy when imaging confirms the condition.

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