Clinical History: Patient with neuropathy and pain in arm. Diagnosed with possible cervical disc.
Study performed: Cervical Myelogram -injection procedure and radiological supervision and interpretation.
Impression: Moderate ventral extradural defect C5-6 with bilateral C-6 root encroachments.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct CPT code for a cervical myelogram (injection procedure, including radiological supervision and interpretation) is 62302. The ICD-10-CM code M50.02 corresponds to cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, which matches the clinical history and impression of a cervical disc issue causing neuropathy and pain.

Clinical History: Patient with Neuropathy and Pain in Arm