ICD-10-CM M50.31: Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M50.31

Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M50.31

Inclusion Terms
  • Other C2-C3 cervical disc degeneration
  • Other C3-C4 cervical disc degeneration

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M50.31 (Other cervical disc degeneration)

ICD-10-CM code M50.31 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.31 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M50.31 - Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other cervical disc degeneration related to high cervical region.