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M54.81

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Occipital neuralgia

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

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inherited from M54.8

Rules from parent category M54.8: Other dorsalgia

  • • dorsalgia in thoracic region (M54.6)
  • • low back pain (M54.5-)

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Code Information

CodeM54.81
BillableYes
ParentM54.8
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)