icd 10 code for radiculopathy of the cervical and thoracic region

by Royce Reilly 7 min read

Radiculopathy, thoracic region
M54. 14 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. 14 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for cervical radiculopathy?

ICD-10 code M54. 12 for Radiculopathy, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic radiculopathy?

ICD-10 code: M54. 14 Radiculopathy Thoracic region.

What is radiculopathy cervical region M54 12?

Example: M54. 12 is cervical radiculopathy. Your exam findings should include the following: Subjective: Neck pain, radiating pain into upper extremity, numbness, tingling. Ortho: Jackson compression, valsalva, foraminal compression, spurling, shoulder depression, shoulder abduction, decreased ROM.

What is the diagnosis code for radiculopathy?

16.

What is radiculopathy thoracic region?

Thoracic radiculopathy: Thoracic radiculopathy is a pinched nerve that occurs in the upper region of the back, causing symptoms such as tingling, pain and numbness that can extend to the front of the body.

Where is the thoracic region located?

Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It's the longest section of your spine. Your thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, labeled T1 through T12.

What is the difference between radicular pain and radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy can be defined as the whole complex of symptoms that can arise from nerve root pathology, including anesthesia, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, motor loss and pain. Radicular pain and nerve root pain can be defined as a single symptom (pain) that can arise from one or more spinal nerve roots.

What is diagnosis code M54 6?

6: Pain in thoracic spine.

What is C6 radiculopathy?

C6 Radiculopathy – C6 patients may experience pain or weakness from the neck along the arm, including the biceps, wrists, thumb, and index finger. C7 Radiculopathy – C7 radiculopathy is the most common and sufferers report pain or weakness from the neck to the hand, including the triceps and the middle finger.

What is the cause of cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is often caused by "wear and tear" changes that occur in the spine as we age, such as arthritis. In younger people, it is most often caused by a sudden injury that results in a herniated disk. In some cases, however, there is no traumatic episode associated with the onset of symptoms.

What is the ICD-10 code for M54 16?

16: Radiculopathy Lumbar region.

What does diagnosis code M54 9 mean?

9: Dorsalgia, unspecified.