M50 ICD-10-CM Code: Cervical disc disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M50Cervical disc disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M50 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other dorsopathies (M50-M54)
- 3
Category M50
Cervical disc disorders
- 4
Code M50
Cervical disc disorders
Codes under M50
M50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M50.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M50.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M50.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M50.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M50 mean?
M50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cervical disc disorders.”
Is M50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M50 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M50 located in ICD-10-CM?
M50 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other dorsopathies (M50-M54) (M50–M54), under category M50, Cervical disc disorders.
What coding notes are listed for M50?
No inclusion terms are listed for M50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.