M50.1
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
directBoth codes can exist if both conditions are documented.
- • brachial radiculitis NOS (M54.13)
Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code M50.1 represents cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under M50.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M50.1?
ICD-10-CM code M50.1 is "Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Is M50.1 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, M50.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can M50.1 be coded with other codes?
M50.1 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in M50
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)