Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve," occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. This may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder and/or arm, as well as muscle weakness and numbness.
Code M54. 2 is the diagnosis code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain).
M54. 12 - Radiculopathy, cervical region | ICD-10-CM.
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Radiculopathy, site unspecified M54. 10 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 M54. 10 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code: M54. 14 Radiculopathy Thoracic region.
ICD-10 code: M54. 12 Radiculopathy Cervical region.
Radiculopathy describes a range of symptoms produced by the pinching of a nerve root in the spinal column. The pinched nerve can occur at different areas along the spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbar). Symptoms of radiculopathy vary by location but frequently include pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.
6: Pain in thoracic spine.