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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Neck Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Neck Pain

M54.2
M50.11
M54.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right 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

  • • Right-sided neck pain without radiation or neurological findings

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided neck pain without neurological findings

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality to avoid unspecified codes.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, right side

Billable Code
M50.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific neurological findings.

Cervical radiculopathy, right side

Billable Code
M54.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided cervical radiculopathy without disc disorder

Important Notes

  • • Document specific neurological findings to support code use.

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter

Billable Code
S13.4XXA
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute right cervical ligament sprain

Important Notes

  • • Document trauma mechanism and rule out fractures.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use alongside M54.2 for acute post-traumatic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right neck pain?

The ICD-10 code for right neck pain is M54.2, which is used for cervicalgia when the pain is isolated to the right side without neurological symptoms.

When should M50.11 be used instead of M54.2?

Use M50.11 when imaging shows a cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, and documentation includes radicular symptoms and neurological findings.

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