M50.33
Billable codeOther cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region
The ICD-10 code for other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region is M50.33.
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.
- Other C7-T1 cervical disc degeneration
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
- M50.30Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
- M50.31Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region
- M50.32Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical regionnon-billable header
- M50.33Other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7224Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M50.33 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.