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M53.2X4

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Spinal instabilities, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal movement or weakness in the mid-back spine that causes instability, potentially leading to pain, stiffness, or nerve compression.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates thoracic region rather than cervical or lumbar to avoid miscoding
  • •Consider if instability is related to degenerative disc disease or prior trauma for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified└M53.2Spinal instabilities└M53.2XSpinal instabilities└M53.2X4Spinal instabilities, thoracic region
└M53.2X4Spinal instabilities, thoracic region

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