M50.0Header code — not billable
Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M50
M50Cervical disc disordersM50.00Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unsp cervical regionYesM50.01Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical regionYesM50.02Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical regionM50.020Cerv disc disord with myelpath, mid-cervical rgn, unsp levelYesM50.021Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathyYesM50.022Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathyYesM50.023Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathyYesM50.03Cervical disc disorder w myelopathy, cervicothoracic regionYesM50.1Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathyM50.10Cervical disc disorder w radiculopathy, unsp cervical regionYesM50.11Cerv disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical regionYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M50.0?
M50.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy.
Is M50.0 a billable code?
No. M50.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M50.0 in?
M50.0 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M50.0 become effective?
M50.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M50.0?
M50.0 belongs to category M50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.