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M53.2X2

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Spinal instabilities, cervical region

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Abnormal movement or lack of stability in the cervical spine (neck region).

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies to the cervical region but not the occipito-atlanto-axial region; use M53.2X1 for that specific area
  • •Document the level of instability and any associated symptoms for comprehensive coding

Code Hierarchy

└M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified└M53.2Spinal instabilities└M53.2XSpinal instabilities└M53.2X2Spinal instabilities, cervical region
└M53.2X2Spinal instabilities, cervical region

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