Cervical Myelopathy ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about Cervical Myelopathy ICD codes that you can use!
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What ICD-10 codes for cervical myelopathy can I use?
- M50.5 - Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient with a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy. It is considered to be a non-specific code, meant to be used only if you have not yet found any specifics regarding the patient’s condition.
- M50.00 - Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient with a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy. This code is considered to be an unspecified code because it is meant to be used if the specific cervical region where the myelopathy is hasn’t been determined.
- M50.01 - Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the high cervical region of their cervical spine.
- M50.020 - Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the mid-cervical region; however, it isn’t known which level it is located.
- M50.021 - Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the C4-C5 level. The C4 and C5 point to the fourth and fifth cervical nerves.
The C4 nerve helps control our upward shoulder motions. It also helps control the diaphragms and enables the feeling of sensations in the upper arms, shoulders, and some parts of the neck.
The C5 nerve, on the other hand, helps control deltoids and biceps. It makes us feel sensations in our upper arms down to our elbows.
- M50.022 - Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the C5-C6 level. The C5 and C6 point to the fifth and sixth cervical nerves.
Like the previous ICD-10 code, this one covers the C5 nerve. It also covers the C6 nerve, which is the nerve that helps us control our wrist extensors and our biceps.
- M50.023 - Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathy
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the C6-C7 level. The C6 and C7 point to the sixth and seventh cervical nerves.
Like the previous ICD-10 code, this one covers the C6 nerve. It also covers the C7 nerve, which is the nerve that helps us control our wrist extensors and our triceps. It helps us feel sensations in the backs of our arms and middle fingers.
- M50.03 - Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, specifically in the cervicothoracic region of their spine.
These are just some of the Cervical Myelopathy ICD codes you can use.
Which cervical myelopathy ICD-10 codes are billable?
- M50.5 - Not billable
- M50.00 - Billable
- M50.01 - Billable
- M50.020 - Billable
- M50.021 - Billable
- M50.022 - Billable
- M50.023 - Billable
- M50.03 - Billable
Clinical information about cervical myelopathy
Cervical Myelopathy is a prevalent neurological disorder primarily observed in older adults and the elderly. The reason for its higher incidence in these populations is mainly attributed to the gradual degeneration of the cervical spine over time.
If a person has this condition, that means there is a compression in their cervical spine area. This isn’t good because it gives rise to certain complications, like muscle spasticity, pathological reflexes, overreactive body reflexes, difficulty with gripping and grasping using their hands, and changes in gait, to mention a few.
This condition indicates compression in the cervical spine area, which leads to various complications. These include muscle spasticity, pathological reflexes, overreactive body reflexes, difficulties in gripping and grasping objects, and alterations in gait, among other issues.
Aside from wear and tear, the condition can be caused by ossification of ligaments, cervical spine trauma, whiplash, rheumatoid arthritis affecting the neck, as well as spinal tumors or cancers.
Symptoms of cervical myelopathy include stiffness and pain in the cervical spine area, neck pain (especially when moving the neck), and a reduced range of motion in the neck.
For professionals to diagnose this, they often conduct physical examinations to gauge a patient’s reflexes and muscle strength. They will also conduct electrical tests and even imaging tests like MRI scans and CT myelograms.
Physical therapy and a neck brace can do the trick to treat Cervical Myelopathy, but if the myelopathy is severe, surgery might be the best choice.
Synonyms include:
- Cervical disc prolapse with myelopathy
- Intervertebral disc disorder of cervical region with myelopathy
- Intervertebral disc disorder with myelopathy
- Prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc
- Disc disorder with myelopathy
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Commonly asked questions
Most of them. The only one that isn’t among the ones we mentioned is M50.5.
Using a neck brace can help with this. Physical therapy as well.
Laminoplasty is one. This surgery widens the spinal canal. Another example is decompression surgery with spinal fusion, which targets bone spurs, ossified ligaments, and herniated discs. These are removed partially or fully, and doing so helps stabilize the cervical spine.
