ICD-10 M50.31
Billable / SpecificOther cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region
About ICD-10-CM M50.31
ICD-10-CM code M50.31 represents Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.31 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M50.31. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Other C2-C3 cervical disc degeneration
- Other C3-C4 cervical disc degeneration
Medicare LCD Coverage for M50.31
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M50.31 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M50.31.
3 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M50.31
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 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 M50.31 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M50.31 | 7224 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M50.31
Other codes in section M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M50.31, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M50.31 billable? +
Yes, M50.31 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 M50.31? +
ICD-10 M50.31 includes: Other C2-C3 cervical disc degeneration; Other C3-C4 cervical disc degeneration.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M50.31? +
Procedures frequently paired with M50.31 include: 22861, 97171, 97154, 22858, 97039.
What ICD-9 codes does M50.31 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M50.31 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7224. 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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