ICD Code M50.01

ICD code M50.01 is cervical disc disorder with myelopathy in the high cervical region, meaning there is a problem with a disc in the upper part of the neck that is causing compression or damage to the spinal cord.

1. Presence of cervical disc disorder confirmed by imaging or clinical evaluation

2. Evidence of myelopathy, such as upper motor neuron signs (e.g., hyperreflexia, spasticity, clonus)

3. Neurological symptoms attributable to spinal cord compression (e.g., gait disturbance, hand clumsiness, weakness, sensory changes)

4. Symptoms localized to the high cervical region (C2-C4)

5. Exclusion of other causes of myelopathy (e.g., trauma, tumor, infection)

6. Chronic or progressive course consistent with degenerative disc disease

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M50.01 include:

22551, 22552, 63075, 63076, 22845, 22846, 22853, 22854, 20931, 20936, 20937, 20938, 22830, 22840, 22842, 22843, 22844, 22899, 63081, 63082, 63090, 63091, 69990

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