2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M53.2X7Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M50-M54›M53

ICD-10-CM M53.2X7
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M53.2X7 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. Coders also document this condition as instability of lumbosacral joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Low back pain and Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M53.2X7
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region
Short Description
Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M53.2X
Spinal instabilities

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM50-M54Other dorsopathies
CategoryM53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM53.2X7Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Instability of lumbosacral joint

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS038
Low back pain
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR MUS011
Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Spine Injuries and Disorders

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include:

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Convert M53.2X7 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
724.6 Disorders of sacrum
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 M53.2X7Overview

Is M53.2X7 (Spinal instabilities) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M53.2X7 group to?

When spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M53.2X7?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region converts to ICD-9-CM 724.6 (disorders of sacrum). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.