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M54

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Dorsalgia

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

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  • • psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41)

Child Codes (9)

M54.0Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and backM54.1RadiculopathyM54.2CervicalgiaM54.3SciaticaM54.4Lumbago with sciaticaM54.5Low back painM54.6Pain in thoracic spineM54.8Other dorsalgiaM54.9Dorsalgia, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeM54
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes9

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)