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.
With herniated discs, you would not be able to perform a variety of job tasks. You can’t work in construction, manufacturing, or warehouse jobs because they require regular reaching, lifting, and carrying. Your limited mobility and pain would make those activities impossible.
The term diffuse disc bulge has no specific meaning but just describes a disc bulge in general. However, some doctors may use it instead of a broad-based herniation. A disc bulgerarely causes any symptoms while a disc herniation can put pressure on the spinal nerve roots and cause pain in the neck, back, arm or leg.
What Is a Herniated Cervical Disk?
Other cervical disc displacement, high cervical region M50. 21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M50. 21 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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 .
If the C5-C6 disc herniates, it can compress a C6 nerve root. The signs and symptoms caused by a cervical herniated disc can vary depending on which nerve root is compressed. For example: C4-C5 (C5 nerve root): Pain, tingling, and/or numbness may radiate into the shoulder.
Anatomy of the C5-C6 Spinal Motion Segment The C5-C6 spinal motion segment includes the following structures: C5 and C6 vertebrae. These vertebrae are each composed of a vertebral body, a vertebral arch, and 2 transverse processes. Together they form paired, synovial facet joints with gliding movements.
Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a common pain syndrome characterized by sensorimotor deficits due to cervical nerve root compression and inflammation [1]. In C5 or C6 radiculopathy, the proximal shoulder girdle muscles are commonly involved and it may be difficult for the patients to raise their shoulder [1].
12: Radiculopathy Cervical region.
The C5-C6 vertebrae are located in the lower portion of the cervical spine (upper back and neck). The role of the intervertebral discs is to provide cushioning between the individual vertebra of the spine, to help evenly distribute force throughout the spine, and to facilitate spinal flexibility.
Most cases of cervical herniated disc pain can be successfully managed with nonsurgical treatments, such as over-the-counter pain medications, physical therapy to strengthen and stretch the neck, ice or heat packs, and/or activity modifications to avoid painful movements until the pain has subsided.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery involves removing the C5-C6 intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or C6 nerve root. The disc is replaced by an implant or bone graft, allowing biological fusion of the adjacent C5 and C6 vertebrae.
C5 provides sensation to the upper part of your upper arm down to your elbow. Cervical nerve 6 controls the extensor muscles of your wrist and is involved in the control of your biceps. C6 provides sensation to the thumb side of your forearm and hand.
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. Therefore, they are prone to motion-related injury and disorders like disc herniation.
[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.
Cervical radiculopathy is caused when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in neurological deficits (and commonly pain) radiating down the arm and/or hand. Cervical radiculopathy signs and symptoms are most commonly on just one side of the body, but they can be on both sides.
ICD-10-CM Code for Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region M50. 02.
ICD-10 Code for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region- M47. 22- Codify by AAPC.
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.