2021 ICD Code for Neck Pain

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Did you know neck pain is the fourth-leading cause of disability globally? As a chiropractor you are no stranger to this common complaint so it is important to be on top of the latest changes in billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Cervicalgia (Neck Pain).

M54. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain). The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 2 became effective on October 1, 2020. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 723.1.

Cervicalgia is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. Clinical information includes:
A disorder characterized by marked discomfort sensation in the neck area.
Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region.
Painful sensation in the neck area.

Billing with incorrect chiropractic CPT codes can lead to claim rejections and delays in payments, which can have a devastating impact on generating revenue and keeping you in business. 

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