Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M50.220 is the diagnosis code for Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level. This code falls under the section "Other dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M50.220 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M50.220 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M50.220 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M50.220 is M50.22 ("Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region"). M50.220 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M50.220 is located in Section M50-M54 — "Other dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M50.220 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level is M50.220.
Yes, M50.220 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M50.220 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M50.220 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.