M50.13 – Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region

M50.13 Diagnosis Code: Cervical Disc Disorder With Radiculopathy, Cervicothoracic Region

• The ICD-10-CM code M50.13 is designated for cervical disc disorders with radiculopathy in the cervicothoracic region.
• This condition typically involves disruption or degeneration of the disc space between neck vertebrae (cervical) and upper back (thoracic) vertebrae.
• The radiculopathy aspect refers to the irritation or compression of a nerve root, which can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck and upper back.
• It is a specific code that can indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

M50.13 Billable?

Yes, M50.13 is a billable code. This means that it can be used in healthcare settings for reimbursement purposes. Clinical documentation typically uses it to specify conditions for effective treatment and resource allocation.

Clinical Information

• The M50.13 cervical disc disorder includes herniated disc, disc degeneration, or disc displacement in the cervicothoracic region.
• Symptoms can range from neck and upper back pain, numbness or tingling in arms, hands, and fingers, to muscle weakness and coordination issues.
• The condition can be caused by age-related degeneration, physical injury, or repetitive strain.
• Diagnosis usually involves a physical examination, patient history, and imaging tests like MRI or CT scan.
• Treatment can be non-surgical, with physiotherapy, pain management, or surgical options that may be considered in severe cases.

Synonyms Include:

• Cervicothoracic intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy
• Radiculopathy due to cervical and thoracic disc disorder
• Cervical and upper back disc disorder with radiculopathy
• Cervical disc radiculopathy in the cervicothoracic region
• Discogenic radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Radiculopathy, Cervicothoracic Region

• M50.12: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region
• M50.11: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region
• M50.14: Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
• M54.14: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
• M54.15 : Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
• M54.16: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
• M54.17 : Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
• M51.14: Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracic region
• M51.15: Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracolumbar region