ICD-10 Code G54.2 – Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G54.2 – Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classified
What it is
G54.2 identifies disorders affecting the cervical nerve roots in the neck that are not classified elsewhere. Use it when documentation describes a cervical root problem without a more specific named cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, cervical root disorders may involve neck pain with radiating arm symptoms, sensory changes, weakness, or reflex changes in a nerve-root pattern.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a cervical nerve root disorder and does not specify a more exact diagnosis elsewhere. It may fit cases labeled as cervical radiculopathy or root irritation when the record supports a root-level problem. Check documentation if the cause is traumatic, inflammatory, or due to another listed condition.
Do not use for
Do not use it for nonspecific neck pain without nerve-root involvement. Also avoid it when the chart identifies a different, more specific diagnosis that has its own ICD-10-CM code.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s documented diagnosis, not just symptoms, and confirm whether a more specific cervical root code applies.