M53Header code — not billable
Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M53
M53.0Cervicocranial syndromeYesM53.1Cervicobrachial syndromeYesM53.2Spinal instabilitiesM53.2XSpinal instabilitiesM53.2X1Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial regionYesM53.2X2Spinal instabilities, cervical regionYesM53.2X3Spinal instabilities, cervicothoracic regionYesM53.2X4Spinal instabilities, thoracic regionYesM53.2X5Spinal instabilities, thoracolumbar regionYesM53.2X6Spinal instabilities, lumbar regionYesM53.2X7Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral regionYesM53.2X8Spinal instabilities, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M53?
M53 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified.
Is M53 a billable code?
No. M53 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M53 in?
M53 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M53 become effective?
M53 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M53?
M53 belongs to category M53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.