ICD Code M50.20

ICD code M50.20 is other cervical disc displacement in the cervical spine, but the specific location within the cervical region is not specified.

1. Presence of cervical spine pain or discomfort not attributable to trauma or infection

2. Evidence of disc displacement in the cervical region on imaging studies (e.g., MRI, CT), without specification of the exact cervical level

3. Absence of neurological deficits that would indicate a more specific diagnosis

4. Symptoms such as neck stiffness, reduced range of motion, or radiating pain to the shoulder or upper extremity

5. No clear identification of the specific cervical disc involved

6. Exclusion of other causes of cervical pain, such as spondylosis, myelopathy, or radiculopathy

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M50.20 include:

- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy, and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2

- 63075: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, single interspace

- 63076: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, each additional interspace

- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments

- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments

- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only

- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft)

- 72141: MRI, cervical spine, without contrast

- 72142: MRI, cervical spine, with contrast

- 72156: MRI, cervical spine, without and with contrast

CPT code selection should be based on the specific procedure performed and clinical documentation.

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