M50.03
Billable codeCervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
The ICD-10 code for cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region is M50.03.
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.
- C7-T1 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
- M50.00Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region
- M50.01Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region
- M50.02Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical regionnon-billable header
- M50.03Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
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
M50.03 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.