ICD-10-CM · M54.2
ICD-10 M54.2: Cervicalgia
Neck pain without radiculopathy or specific structural diagnosis.
Code
M54.2
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Neck pain without radiculopathy or specific structural diagnosis.
Documentation requirements
- Pain location
- Duration
- Functional impairment
- Absence of radicular symptoms (otherwise use M54.12)
Common related procedures
- 97140 manual therapy
- 97110 therapeutic exercise
- 72040 cervical X-ray
Common payer denial patterns
- MRI cervical (72141) denied without conservative trial 4-6 weeks
- Chiropractic visits beyond 12-15 may need re-authorization
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M54.2 mean?
Cervicalgia
When is this code documented?
Neck pain without radiculopathy or specific structural diagnosis.
What documentation supports this code?
Pain location; Duration; Functional impairment; Absence of radicular symptoms (otherwise use M54.12).
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
MRI cervical (72141) denied without conservative trial 4-6 weeks; Chiropractic visits beyond 12-15 may need re-authorization.
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