2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M50.20Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M50-M54›M50

ICD-10-CM M50.20
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M50.20 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Orthopedics medical specialties to designate conditions such cervical spine disorders and displacement.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M50.20
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
Short Description
Other cervical disc displacement, unsp cervical region
Parent Code
M50.2
Other cervical disc displacement

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM50-M54Other dorsopathies
CategoryM50Cervical disc disorders
This CodeM50.20Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cervical discogenic pain
  • Degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc
  • Discogenic pain
  • Displacement of cervical intervertebral disc
  • Displacement of cervical intervertebral disc without myelopathy
  • Finding of sensation of musculoskeletal structure of neck
  • Herniation of intervertebral disc without myelopathy
  • Herniation of nucleus pulposus
  • Herniation of nucleus pulposus of cervical intervertebral disc
  • Herniation of nucleus pulposus of cervical intervertebral disc without myelopathy
  • Pain in cervical spine
  • Prolapse of cervical intervertebral disc with degeneration
  • Prolapse of cervical intervertebral disc without radiculopathy
  • Prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc
  • Prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc without myelopathy
  • Rupture of cervical intervertebral disc

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Disorder(of)
      • disc (intervertebral)
        • cervical
          • displacement
    • Displacement, displaced
      • intervertebral disc NEC
        • cervical, cervicothoracic (with)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS011
Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

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Convert M50.20 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
722.0 Cervical disc displacmnt
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M50.20Overview

Is M50.20 (Other cervical disc displacement) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M50.20 group to?

When other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M50.20?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region converts to ICD-9-CM 722.0 (cervical disc displacmnt). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.