M53.82 – Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M53.82

Code: M53.82 (claims format: M5382)
Description: Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M50-M54 Other dorsopathies
Parent codes: M53 › M53.8

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block M50-M54

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current injury - see injury of spine by body region
discitis NOS (M46.4-)

Index terms for M53.82

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M53.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M53.82?

M53.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified dorsopathies, cervical region, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).

Is M53.82 a billable code?

Yes. M53.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M53.82 belong to?

It belongs to category M53 – Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.