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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Cord Compression

ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Cord Compression

G95.2
M50.0
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Non-traumatic spinal cord compression
Spinal cord myelopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Cord Compression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Cord Compression

Use ICD-10 code G95.2 for non-traumatic spinal cord compression, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Non-traumatic spinal cord compression

Non-Billable
G95.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirmation of non-traumatic compression
documentation:
  • • Absence of trauma or neoplasm in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Spinal cord compression without trauma or neoplasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-traumatic etiology.

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M50.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc displacement causing myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific disc levels involved.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone cancer causing spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary cancer site is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use with underlying condition codes like neoplasm.

G95.2

Non-traumatic spinal cord compression

Use alongside C79.51 for compression due to metastasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spinal cord compression?

The ICD-10 code for non-traumatic spinal cord compression is G95.2. For compression due to cervical disc disorders, use M50.0, and for neoplastic causes, use C79.51 with G95.2.

How do you code spinal cord compression due to cancer?

For spinal cord compression due to cancer, use C79.51 for the neoplasm and G95.2 for the compression. Ensure correct sequencing for accurate coding.

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