Degenerative Disc Disease ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Degenerative Disc Disease

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Here’s a list of the different degenerative disc disease ICD codes depending on their location in the body:

M50.30: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
M50.31: Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region
M50.320: Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
M50.321: Other cervical disc degeneration at C4-C5 level
M50.322: Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level
M50.323: Other cervical disc degeneration at C6-C7
M50.33: Other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic

All of the ICD codes mentioned above are billable.

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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a progressive condition wherein one or more discs in the spine wear and tear over time or because of an injury.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease are pain in any of the following areas: lower back, legs, buttocks, neck, and arms. The pain one feels can come and go for days or months and worsens when one is seated.
The primary cause is the spinal discs’ wear and tear as one grows older. Aside from that, one’s overuse of the spinal disc with repetitive activities or extreme sports and a spine injury can also cause DDD.
Everyone is at risk of developing this condition; however, those above 60 years of age, had a back injury, have been in car accidents, live a sedentary lifestyle, and are overweight/obese, has an increased risk of developing degenerative disc disease.
To diagnose degenerative disc disease, a practitioner will conduct a physical exam, gather the patient’s medical history, and conduct imaging tests like an MRI on the patient.
Treatments for DDD include medication like pain relievers, cold therapy, physical therapy, and surgery. Aside from these, practitioners also recommend that the patient combine any of these treatments with exercise.