They include:
M51.27 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.27 became effective on October 1, 2020.
You can also try gentle aerobic exercises like biking and walking, as you’re less likely to place excessive pressure on the area where your herniated disc is located. Another option is strengthening the muscles and increasing circulation to the tissues around the spine by performing gentle stretches.
Cervical Posterior Decompression with Fusion— Single Level** 22590, 22595, 22600 Cervical Posterior Decompression (for single level fusion) 63001, 63020, 63040, 63045, 63050 Instrumentation: +22840, +22841 Bone Grafts: +20930, +20931, +20936, +20937 Cervical Posterior Decompression with Fusion— Multiple Levels **
M54. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain).
ICD-10 code M50. 122 for Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
ICD-10 Code for Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region- M50. 10- Codify by AAPC.
2 – Cervicalgia. ICD-Code M54. 2 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Cervicalgia.
[4] Cervical disc herniation is the result of the displacement of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc, which may result in impingement of these traversing nerves as they exit the neural foramen or directly compressing the spinal cord contained within the spinal canal.
Spondylosis. Spondylosis (degeneration) of the C5-C6 vertebrae and intervertebral disc occurs at a higher rate compared to other cervical vertebrae. Spondylosis usually results in the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes), eventually leading to stenosis or narrowing of the intervertebral foramina or spinal canal.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region M47. 22.
Cervical radiculopathy: Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated at the point where it leaves the spinal cord. This can result in pain in shoulders, and muscle weakness and numbness that travels down the arm into the hand.
ICD-10 code: M48. 02 Spinal stenosis Cervical region.
9: Dorsalgia, unspecified.
6: Pain in thoracic spine.
Dizziness and GiddinessCode R42 is the diagnosis code used for Dizziness and Giddiness. It is a disorder characterized by a sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient (objective vertigo) or as if he himself were revolving in space (subjective vertigo).
Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level 1 M50.222 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.222 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M50.222 - other international versions of ICD-10 M50.222 may differ.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.222 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Only use the fourth character “9” for unspecified disc disorders if the documentation does not indicate anything more than the presence of a disc problem. But beware, payors are expected to ask for clarification if unspecified or “NOS” codes are used.
These spinal disc codes appear to be a bit complex, but with some study and evaluation, the logic used to create them becomes clear. The provider can use the codes to guide proper documentation and the coder then can select the right codes with confidence.
It is already included in the code. Likewise, don’t code sciatica (M54.3-) if you code for lumbar disc with radiculopathy. It would be redundant. On a side note, lumbar radiculopathy (M54.16) might be used if pain is not yet known to be due a disc, but it radiates from the lumbar spine.