M53.0

✓ Billable

Cervicocranial syndrome

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Also Known As

Posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome

✓ No additional coding notes for M53.0

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M53.0 represents cervicocranial syndrome. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M53.0?

ICD-10-CM code M53.0 is "Cervicocranial syndrome". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M53.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, M53.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Related Codes in M53

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

M53.1Cervicobrachial syndrome M53.2Spinal instabilities M53.3Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified M53.8Other specified dorsopathies M53.9Dorsopathy, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeM53.0

BillableYes

ParentM53

CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)