M53.2X6
BillableSpinal instabilities, lumbar 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 lower back spine that causes instability, often resulting in lower back pain, difficulty with movement, or nerve symptoms.
Coding Tips
- •Lumbar instability is common; differentiate from spondylolisthesis (M43.1X) which has its own specific codes
- •Document severity and functional impact to support medical necessity for treatment
Code Hierarchy
└M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified└M53.2Spinal instabilities└M53.2XSpinal instabilities└M53.2X6Spinal instabilities, lumbar region
└M53.2X6Spinal instabilities, lumbar region