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ICD-10 Code M99.71: Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region

M99.71 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
block
M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified (M99)
category
M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
category
M99.7Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina
currentM99.7

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Orthopedic SpecialistRheumatologist

Related codes

M99.70Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of head regioncodeM99.72Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic regioncodeM99.73Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar regioncodeM99.74Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of sacral regioncodeM99.75Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic regioncodeM99.76Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lower extremitycodeM99.77Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of upper extremitycodeM99.78Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of rib cagecodeM99.79Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regionscode

Sibling codes

M99.70Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of head regionbillableM99.72Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic regionbillableM99.73Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar regionbillableM99.74Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of sacral regionbillableM99.75Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic regionbillableM99.76Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lower extremitybillableM99.77Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of upper extremitybillableM99.78Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of rib cagebillableM99.79Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regionsbillable

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 64480high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), CERVICAL OR THORACIC, EACH ADDITIONAL LEVEL (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64479high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), CERVICAL OR THORACIC, SINGLE LEVEL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64484high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), LUMBAR OR SACRAL, EACH ADDITIONAL LEVEL (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64483high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), LUMBAR OR SACRAL, SINGLE LEVEL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 62321high
INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, CERVICAL OR THORACIC; WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (IE, FLUOROSCOPY OR CT)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 62323high
INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, LUMBAR OR SACRAL (CAUDAL); WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (IE, FLUOROSCOPY OR CT)
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
M99.71

Common synonyms

Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeM99.71
SystemICD10
Display nameConnective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region
ChapterDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
BlockBiomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified (M99)

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)

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