Other dorsopathies (M50-M54) ICD-10-CM
The M50–M54 section covers other dorsopathies with 167 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 133 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 4 code ranges listed below.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- current injury - see injury of spine by body region
- discitis NOS M46.4
Code Ranges in This Section 4 ranges · 167 codes
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About the M50–M54 Code Range
These conditions involve spinal discs, other back disorders, and back pain. The categories separate disc disorders from other spinal conditions and pain.
M50 focuses on neck discs. M51 covers discs in other named parts of the spine. Both subdivide by the type of disc disorder and whether another condition accompanies it.
M53 groups other back disorders, including spinal instability. M54 groups back pain by the named condition or location, including neck and low back pain.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the M50-M54 range?
The M50-M54 range contains 167 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 133 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does M50-M54 cover?
The range covers other dorsopathies. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
