M50.30 — Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
M50.30

What this code means
Cervical disc degeneration is wear and drying of the discs in the neck, a common cause of neck pain and stiffness.
Also called: cervical disc degeneration.
When this code is used
Used for other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code M50.30 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code M50.30?
M50.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region”. Cervical disc degeneration is wear and drying of the discs in the neck, a common cause of neck pain and stiffness.
When is code M50.30 used?
Used for other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).
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