ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M54.1
Radiculopathy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M54.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- neuralgia and neuritis NOS (M79.2)
- radiculopathy with cervical disc disorder (M50.1)
- radiculopathy with lumbar and other intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
- radiculopathy with spondylosis (M47.2-)
Inclusion Terms
- Brachial neuritis or radiculitis NOS
- Lumbar neuritis or radiculitis NOS
- Lumbosacral neuritis or radiculitis NOS
- Thoracic neuritis or radiculitis NOS
- Radiculitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M54.1 (Radiculopathy)
ICD-10-CM code M54.1 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 M54.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M54.1 - Radiculopathy. 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 Radiculopathy.