ICD code M5412 is used to identify and classify the medical condition known as radiculopathy in the cervical region. Radiculopathy refers to a condition where one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly, leading to pain, weakness, numbness, or difficulty controlling specific muscles. M54.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Understanding the Context

The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.12 became effective on . This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.12 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.12 may differ. M54.12 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Radiculopathy, cervical region. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from - .

Key Insights

ICD-10 code M54.12 for Radiculopathy, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Other dorsopathies . ICD-10-CM code M54.12 specifically identifies radiculopathy localized to the cervical region. This code captures the clinical syndrome of cervical nerve root compression regardless of the underlying structural cause. ICD-10 code M54.12 is assigned when symptoms originate in the cervical spine and extend into the shoulder, arm, or hand along a specific nerve root distribution. Learn about Cervical Radiculopathy ICD 10 (M54.12), a condition known as a Cervical Radicular Pain ICD 10 or Pinched Nerve in the neck or cervical region.

Final Thoughts

Billable ICD-10 code M54.12 for Radiculopathy, cervical region. Access official coding guidelines, inclusion terms, and documentation requirements for accurate reimbursement.