ICD-10 M50.922
Billable / SpecificUnspecified cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level
About ICD-10-CM M50.922
ICD-10-CM code M50.922 represents Unspecified cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M50.922 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M50.922. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Unspecified C5-C6 cervical disc disorder
Medicare LCD Coverage for M50.922
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M50.922 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M50.922.
2 Cigna
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M50.922
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert M50.922 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M50.922 | 72291 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M50.922
Other codes in section M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M50.922, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M50.922 billable? +
Yes, M50.922 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 M50.922? +
ICD-10 M50.922 includes: Unspecified C5-C6 cervical disc disorder.
What ICD-9 codes does M50.922 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M50.922 maps to ICD-9 codes: 72291. 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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