M50.13
Billable codeCervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
The ICD-10 code for cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region is M50.13.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- C7-T1 disc disorder with radiculopathy
- C8 radiculopathy due to disc disorder
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M50.10Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
- M50.11Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region
- M50.12Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical regionnon-billable header
- M50.13Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72291Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M50.13 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.