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M50

Non-billable

Cervical disc disorders

M50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cervical disc disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M50.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms. Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing…

Read more about Neck Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •cervicothoracic disc disorders with cervicalgia
  • •cervicothoracic disc disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M50?
M50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cervical disc disorders". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M50 a billable code?
No — M50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M50.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M50?
M50 has 6 more specific child codes, including M50.0, M50.1, M50.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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