M50.81
Billable codeOther cervical disc disorders, high cervical region
The ICD-10 code for other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region is M50.81.
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.
- Other C2-C3 cervical disc disorders
- Other C3-C4 cervical disc disorders
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
- M50.80Other cervical disc disorders, unspecified cervical region
- M50.82Other cervical disc disorders, mid-cervical regionnon-billable header
- M50.83Other cervical disc disorders, cervicothoracic region
- M50.81Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72291Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M50.81 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.