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M54.6 – Pain in thoracic spine

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M54.6

Code: M54.6 (claims format: M546)
Description: Pain in thoracic spine
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: M54

Notes for M54.6

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pain in thoracic spine due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M54 – Dorsalgia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41)

Block M50-M54

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Index terms for M54.6

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

Related codes in M54

M54.0 – Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and backHeader
M54.1 – RadiculopathyHeader
M54.2 – CervicalgiaBillable
M54.3 – SciaticaHeader
M54.4 – Lumbago with sciaticaHeader
M54.5 – Low back painHeader
M54.8 – Other dorsalgiaHeader
M54.9 – Dorsalgia, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.6?

M54.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for pain in thoracic spine, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).

Is M54.6 a billable code?

Yes. M54.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M54.6 belong to?

It belongs to category M54 – Dorsalgia.

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.