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.

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Both codes can exist if both conditions are documented.

  • brachial radiculitis NOS (M54.13)

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.

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Code Information

CodeM50.1
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM50
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)