What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Neck Pain?
The primary ICD-10-CM code used for neck pain is M54.2 - Cervicalgia. However, several other related codes could be applied, depending on the specific clinical situation:
- M50.1 - Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy: A condition where a disc in the cervical spine develops a problem that impinges on the nerve roots, causing pain that radiates down the arm.
- M50.2 - Cervical disc displacement: This happens when one of the cervical discs moves from its normal position, causing pain and potentially impinging on a nerve.
- G54.2 - Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classified: This covers various disorders affecting the nerve roots in the cervical spine, resulting in pain and other symptoms.
- M53.1 - Cervicobrachial syndrome (diffuse): This condition includes neck pain that radiates or spreads to the arms.
- S13.4 - Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine: This involves injury to the ligaments in the neck, typically resulting from a sudden movement or trauma.
