ICD-10-CM · M50.30
ICD-10 M50.30: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Cervical disc degeneration.
Code
M50.30
Category
MSK (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Cervical disc degeneration.
Documentation requirements
- MRI
Common related procedures
- MRI
Common payer denial patterns
- Conservative
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M50.30 mean?
Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
When is this code documented?
Cervical disc degeneration.
What documentation supports this code?
MRI.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Conservative.
Related diagnoses
- M05.79 — Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M06.811 — Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder
- M15.0 — Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M16.0 — Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M16.11 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M16.12 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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