M54.9 – Dorsalgia, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M54.9
- Code
M54.9(claims format:M549)- Description
- Dorsalgia, 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
- M54
Notes for M54.9
Applicable to:
- Backache NOS
- Back pain NOS
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 M54.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M54
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M54.9?
M54.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for dorsalgia, unspecified, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
Is M54.9 a billable code?
Yes. M54.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M54.9 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.