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M50.021

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Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A herniated or damaged disc between the 4th and 5th neck vertebrae that is pressing on the spinal cord, causing weakness, numbness, or difficulty with coordination.

Coding Tips

  • •This code requires documentation of both the C4-C5 level AND myelopathy (spinal cord compression symptoms)
  • •Myelopathy symptoms may include weakness, numbness, gait disturbance, or loss of fine motor control

Code Hierarchy

└M50Cervical disc disorders└M50.0Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy└M50.02Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region└M50.021Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
└M50.021Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy

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