Question 1

Is M54.6 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, M54.6 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pain in thoracic spine. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M54.6 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M54.6 represents Pain in thoracic spine. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M54.6 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M54.6 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M54.6?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M54.6 is M54 (Dorsalgia). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from M54.6?

Accepted Answer

Code M54.6 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pain in thoracic spine due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with M54.6 as they represent different diagnoses.

M54.62026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is M54.6 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M54.6 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M54.6 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M54.6?

What conditions are excluded from M54.6?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code M54.6?

How common is hospitalization for M54.6?