M53.9 – Dorsopathy, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M53.9
- Code
M53.9(claims format:M539)- Description
- Dorsopathy, unspecified
- 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
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 M53.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M53.9?
M53.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for dorsopathy, unspecified, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
Is M53.9 a billable code?
Yes. M53.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M53.9 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.