M50.322 ICD-10-CM Code: Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M50.322Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M50.322 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
Subcategory M50.32
Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region
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Code M50.322
Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Other C5-C6 cervical disc degeneration
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M50.322.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M50.322.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M50.322.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M50.322.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M50.322 mean?
M50.322 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level.”
Is M50.322 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M50.322 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M50.322 located in ICD-10-CM?
M50.322 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 and subcategory M50.32, Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region.
What coding notes are listed for M50.322?
Its listed inclusion terms are Other C5-C6 cervical disc degeneration. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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