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M99.51

Billable

Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of cervical region

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

What This Code Means

Narrowing of the nerve channel in the neck caused by a bulging or degenerating cervical disc, which can cause neck pain, arm pain, or numbness in the arms.

Coding Tips

  • •This is one of the most common stenosis locations; ensure documentation specifies cervical region
  • •Link to any associated cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy codes for complete diagnosis coding

Code Hierarchy

└M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified└M99.5Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal└M99.51Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of cervical region
└M99.51Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of cervical region

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