Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified (M53) ICD-10-CM
The M53 code range covers other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified with 26 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 22 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the M53 Range 26 codes · 22 billable
- M53 Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classifiedNon-billable
- M53.0 Cervicocranial syndrome
- M53.1 Cervicobrachial syndrome
- M53.2 Spinal instabilitiesNon-billable
- M53.2X Spinal instabilitiesNon-billable
- M53.2X1 Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M53.2X2 Spinal instabilities, cervical region
- M53.2X3 Spinal instabilities, cervicothoracic region
- M53.2X4 Spinal instabilities, thoracic region
- M53.2X5 Spinal instabilities, thoracolumbar region
- M53.2X6 Spinal instabilities, lumbar region
- M53.2X7 Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region
- M53.2X8 Spinal instabilities, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M53.2X9 Spinal instabilities, site unspecified
- M53.3 Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
- M53.8 Other specified dorsopathiesNon-billable
- M53.80 Other specified dorsopathies, site unspecified
- M53.81 Other specified dorsopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M53.82 Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
- M53.83 Other specified dorsopathies, cervicothoracic region
- M53.84 Other specified dorsopathies, thoracic region
- M53.85 Other specified dorsopathies, thoracolumbar region
- M53.86 Other specified dorsopathies, lumbar region
- M53.87 Other specified dorsopathies, lumbosacral region
- M53.88 Other specified dorsopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M53.9 Dorsopathy, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the M53 range.
Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome
A pathological condition that is characterized by a host of cranial symptoms, such as headaches, abnormal functions of the eyes and the ears, and psychological and mental disorders. This syndrome usually appears after neck injuries, inflammation, or neoplasm.
About the M53 Code Range
These conditions involve the back and spine, including problems described as spinal instability and disorders near the sacrum and tailbone.
M53.0 and M53.1 distinguish neck-and-head from neck-and-arm syndromes. M53.2 groups spinal instabilities by region, from the upper neck to the sacrum and tailbone, with an unspecified-site option. M53.3 identifies other disorders of the sacrum and tailbone. M53.8 groups other specified back conditions by site, while M53.9 identifies an unspecified back condition.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M53 range?
Of the 26 codes in this range, 22 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M53 range classify?
The range classifies other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
