ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 M50.221

Billable / Specific

Other cervical disc displacement at C4-C5 level

M50
Block
1
Synonyms
350
LCDs
21
Payer Policies
20
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM M50.221

ICD-10-CM code M50.221 represents Other cervical disc displacement at C4-C5 level. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.221 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under M50.221. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Other C4-C5 cervical disc displacement

Medicare LCD Coverage for M50.221

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M50.221 as a covered diagnosis.

350 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 350 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98942 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98940 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98941 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98943 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95909 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95887 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95912 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95999 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95910 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95870 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M50.221.

21 policies

3 Cigna

Acupuncture - (CPG024)
Policy ID: CPG024_ACUPUNCTURE
Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCV) - (CPG129)
Policy ID: CPG129_EMG_NCV_SSEP
Intraoperative Monitoring - (0509)
Policy ID: MM_0509

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54969
Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy
Policy ID: ART-56034
Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Policy ID: ART-56273
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump
Policy ID: ART-56695
Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing
Policy ID: ART-56722

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M50.221

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

20 linkages
  • 22861 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97171 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97154 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 22858 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97039 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 0098T CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97139 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97014 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97156 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD
  • 97157 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Disc Replacement CMS LCD

Convert M50.221 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
M50.221 7220 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 M50.221, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code M50.221 billable? +

Yes, M50.221 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to M50.221? +

ICD-10 M50.221 includes: Other C4-C5 cervical disc displacement.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with M50.221? +

Procedures frequently paired with M50.221 include: 22861, 97171, 97154, 22858, 97039.

What ICD-9 codes does M50.221 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, M50.221 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7220. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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