2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M53.0Cervicocranial syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M50-M54›M53

ICD-10-CM M53.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M53.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cervicocranial syndrome. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M53.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cervicocranial syndrome
Short Description
Cervicocranial syndrome
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M53
Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM50-M54Other dorsopathies
CategoryM53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM53.0Cervicocranial syndrome

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cervicocranial syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Barré-Liéou syndrome(posterior cervical sympathetic)
    • Syndrome
      • Barré-Liéou
    • Syndrome
      • cervical (root)
        • posterior, sympathicus
    • Syndrome
      • cervicocranial
    • Syndrome
      • craniovertebral
    • Syndrome
      • posterior
        • cervical sympathetic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS011
Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert M53.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
723.2 Cervicocranial syndrome
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M53.0Overview

Is M53.0 (Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cervicocranial syndrome on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M53.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cervicocranial syndrome converts to ICD-9-CM 723.2 (cervicocranial syndrome). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.