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M54.8

Non-billable

Other dorsalgia

M54.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other dorsalgia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M54.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M54
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •dorsalgia in thoracic region (M54.6)
  • •low back pain (M54.5-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.8?
M54.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other dorsalgia". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M54.8 a billable code?
No — M54.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M54.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M54.8?
M54.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including M54.81, M54.89.
What is excluded from M54.8?
Excludes1 (not coded here): dorsalgia in thoracic region (M54.6); low back pain (M54.5-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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