M54 ICD-10-CM Code: Dorsalgia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M54Dorsalgia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M54 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other dorsopathies (M50-M54)
- 3
Category M54
Dorsalgia
- 4
Code M54
Dorsalgia
Codes under M54
M54 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 M54.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M54.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M54.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M54.
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 M54 mean?
M54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dorsalgia.”
Is M54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M54 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 M54 located in ICD-10-CM?
M54 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other dorsopathies (M50-M54) (M50–M54), under category M54, Dorsalgia.
What coding notes are listed for M54?
No inclusion terms are listed for M54 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41). No Excludes2 note is listed.