M50.123
Billable

Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy?

ICD-10-CM M50.123 is the diagnosis code for Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for M50.123

✅ This Code Includes

  • C6-C7 disc disorder with radiculopathy
  • C7 radiculopathy due to disc disorder

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M50.123 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is M50.123 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, M50.123 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does M50.123 mean?

M50.123 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of M50.123?

The parent code of M50.123 is M50.12 ("Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region"). M50.123 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is M50.123 in?

M50.123 is located in Section M50-M54 — "Other dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use M50.123?

Use M50.123 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy is M50.123.

Can M50.123 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, M50.123 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is M50.123 in?

M50.123 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is M50.123 valid for 2026?

Yes, M50.123 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
M50.123
Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
Billable / Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M50-M54 — Other dorsopathies
2026 ICD-10-CM