M54.12 – Radiculopathy, Cervical Region

Is M54.12 billable?

Yes. This ICD-10-CM code is valid and billable. Make sure to follow proper guidelines for providers coding M54.12 and ensure appropriate usage of M54.12 before filing for reimbursement.

Clinical information

• M54.12 refers to a condition where a nerve root in the cervical region (neck area) is irritated or compressed.
• Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the area served by the affected nerve.
• Common causes include degenerative changes in the cervical spine, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis.
• Diagnostic tests may include physical examination, imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and nerve conduction studies.
• Treatment options depend on the underlying cause and severity, including physical therapy, medication, or surgery.

Synonyms include

• Cervical radiculopathy
• Cervical nerve root compression
• Cervical nerve root irritation
• Cervical nerve root disorder
• Cervical radicular syndrome
• Radiculopathy due to cervical disc disorder
• Pain in connective tissue due to cervical radiculopathy
• Cervical radiculopathy due to musculoskeletal system and connective tissue problems
• Cervical radiculopathy due to diseases of the musculoskeletal system problems
• Cervical radiculopathy due to spinal cord injury

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Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for radiculopathy

Here are other ICD-10-CM codes commonly associated with M54.12:

• M54.10: Radiculopathy, site unspecified
• M54.11: Radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
• M54.13: Radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
• M54.14: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
• M54.15: Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
• M54.16: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
• M54.17: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
• M54.18: Radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

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