M50.022
Billable codeCervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
The ICD-10 code for cervical disc disorder at c5-c6 level with myelopathy is M50.022.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- C5-C6 disc disorder with myelopathy
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M50.020Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
- M50.021Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
- M50.023Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathy
- M50.022Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72271Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M50.022 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.