What is Cervical Disc Protrusion?
Sometimes headaches result from cervical degenerative disc problems. Cervical disc disorders if advanced enough are diagnosable on plain x-ray, which shows collapse or reduction in the height of the disc and possible bone spurs and bony end plate changes. An MRI is most useful diagnostic imaging for these conditions.
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.
M50. 222 - Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level | ICD-10-CM.
M50. 20 - Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10 Code for Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region- M50. 10- Codify by AAPC.
A cervical herniated disc occurs when the inner portion of a disc in the cervical spine—or neck—ruptures through the outer wall of the disc. In the cervical spine, there are six discs that lie in front of the spinal column and connect each of the 7 cervical vertebrae.
ICD-10 code M51. 36 for Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
ICD-10 code M50. 20 for Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
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 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region- M47. 22- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code M47. 812 for Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
A herniated disc occurs when the fibrous outer portion of the disc ruptures or tears, and the jelly-like core squeezes out. When the herniated disc compresses a nearby nerve, as in the image below, the result can be a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve may cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs.
The C4 and C5 vertebrae are the primary members of the mid-cervical spine. These two members are the most mobile in the mid-neck, and they support most of the forward and backward movements of this section of the neck.
Cervical discs There are seven vertebrae in your neck, and they are called C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7. Your cervical discs are located between each vertebra, and they support the bones in your neck. Your cervical discs serve as shock absorbers.