M50.13: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, C7-T1 M50.123: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, C6-7 M50.122: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, C5-6 M50.121: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, C4-5 M50.11: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical, C2-3, C3-4 Below are common radiculopathy ICD-10 codes: Neuro: Diminished reflexes, dermatome changes, myotomal weakness, positive nerve stretch tests.Ĭhiro: Limited range of motion with pain, palpatory tenderness, subluxation, segmental dysfunction, fixation, hypomobility, hypermobility. Ortho: Jackson compression, valsalva, foraminal compression, spurling, shoulder depression, shoulder abduction, decreased ROM. Subjective: Neck pain, radiating pain into upper extremity, numbness, tingling. Your exam findings should include the following: Example: M54.12 is cervical radiculopathy. Make sure your examination can justify the clinical rationale for choosing the correct diagnosis. Myelopathy describes a neurologic deficit that affects the spinal cord causing spinal cord compression. The pain source is at the root of the nerve where it connects to the spine. Radiculopathy is a type of neuropathy, radiating pain, where a nerve or nerves do not function properly. Radiculitis refers to “inflammation” of the spinal nerve root. MRI, EMG, NCV and other diagnostic tests may be indicated. The clinical rationale for choosing a diagnosis must be in writing, be part of your plan of care and entered in the patient chart notes. In order for your services to be considered reasonable and justifiable, health plans, state scope of practice laws and standard practice acts require that your diagnoses have validity, are compatible with your procedure codes and are substantiated in your documentation. The diagnosis of radiculopathy begins with a thorough history and examination. Causes include disc herniation, disc degeneration, bone spurs, osteoarthritis, thickening of surrounding ligaments. Radiculopathy can occur in any part of the spine, but most common is lumbar and cervical.

Most patients with radiculopathy respond well to chiropractic care along with other conservative treatment. Common symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs or arms. Radiculopathy is caused by compression or irritation of a nerve as it exits the spinal column.

Do I need to order an MRI? What is the best radiculopathy code to use?” Answer: My patient has neck pain with radiating pain and tingling into the right arm. Kotlar, “I want to report a radiculopathy ICD-10 code.

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