Cervical disc disorders (M50) ICD-10-CM
The M50 code range covers cervical disc disorders with 55 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 42 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- cervicothoracic disc disorders with cervicalgia
- cervicothoracic disc disorders
Codes in the M50 Range 55 codes · 42 billable
- M50 Cervical disc disordersNon-billable
- M50.0 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathyNon-billable
- M50.00 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region
- M50.01 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region
- M50.02 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.020 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.021 Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
- M50.022 Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
- M50.023 Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathy
- M50.03 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M50.1 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathyNon-billable
- M50.10 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
- M50.11 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region
- M50.12 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.120 Mid-cervical disc disorder, unspecified level
- M50.121 Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
- M50.122 Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
- M50.123 Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
- M50.13 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
- M50.2 Other cervical disc displacementNon-billable
- M50.20 Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
- M50.21 Other cervical disc displacement, high cervical region
- M50.22 Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.220 Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.221 Other cervical disc displacement at C4-C5 level
- M50.222 Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level
- M50.223 Other cervical disc displacement at C6-C7 level
- M50.23 Other cervical disc displacement, cervicothoracic region
- M50.3 Other cervical disc degenerationNon-billable
- M50.30 Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
- M50.31 Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region
- M50.32 Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.320 Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.321 Other cervical disc degeneration at C4-C5 level
- M50.322 Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level
- M50.323 Other cervical disc degeneration at C6-C7 level
- M50.33 Other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region
- M50.8 Other cervical disc disordersNon-billable
- M50.80 Other cervical disc disorders, unspecified cervical region
- M50.81 Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region
- M50.82 Other cervical disc disorders, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.820 Other cervical disc disorders, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.821 Other cervical disc disorders at C4-C5 level
- M50.822 Other cervical disc disorders at C5-C6 level
- M50.823 Other cervical disc disorders at C6-C7 level
- M50.83 Other cervical disc disorders, cervicothoracic region
- M50.9 Cervical disc disorder, unspecifiedNon-billable
- M50.90 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, unspecified cervical region
- M50.91 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, high cervical region
- M50.92 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, mid-cervical regionNon-billable
- M50.920 Unspecified cervical disc disorder, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.921 Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level
- M50.922 Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level
- M50.923 Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level
- M50.93 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, cervicothoracic region
About the M50 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section M50 covers various cervical disc disorders, which impact the discs in the neck region of the spine. These codes are used to classify conditions such as disc displacement, degeneration, and disorders causing symptoms like myelopathy or radiculopathy.
This section includes codes for cervical disc disorders with myelopathy (e.g., M50.0), which involves spinal cord compression, and with radiculopathy (e.g., M50.1), affecting nerve roots and causing pain or weakness radiating into the arms. Synonyms like "prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc with myelopathy" or "cervical nerve root compression" help identify specific conditions linked to M50 codes. Other portions classify disc displacement without neurological symptoms (M50.2) and disc degeneration (M50.3), including related terms such as "annular tear" or "bone spur of vertebra." Unspecified or regional subcodes (like mid-cervical or cervicothoracic levels) support detailed coding. Medical professionals and coders use these codes to indicate the exact type and location of cervical disc problems, clarifying diagnoses related to neck pain and spinal disorders in clinical documentation and billing. This comprehensive ICD-10 code for cervical disc disorders aids in differentiating closely related spinal conditions affecting the cervical spine.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M50 range?
Of the 55 codes in this range, 42 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M50 range classify?
The range classifies cervical disc disorders. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
