2021 ICD-10-CM Code M53.82

Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: M00–M99
  3. Section: M50-M54
  4. Block: M53
  5. M53.82 - Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Version 2021
Billable Code
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

M53.82 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified dorsopathies, cervical region. The code M53.82 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code M53.82 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like active range of cervical spine extension - finding, active range of cervical spine flexion - finding, active range of cervical spine left lateral flexion - finding, active range of cervical spine left rotation - finding, active range of cervical spine protraction - finding , active range of cervical spine retraction - finding, etc.

ICD-10:M53.82
Short Description:Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Long Description:Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region

Code Classification

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code M53.82 are found in the index:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert M53.82 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code M53.82 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients


Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or wearing a cervical collar. You rarely need surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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