M53 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M53 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other dorsopathies (M50-M54)
- 3
Category M53
Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
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Code M53
Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
Codes under M53
M53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M53.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M53 mean?
M53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified.”
Is M53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M53 located in ICD-10-CM?
M53 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other dorsopathies (M50-M54) (M50–M54), under category M53, Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for M53?
No inclusion terms are listed for M53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.