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M53.2X9

Billable

Spinal instabilities, site unspecified

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 spine causing instability, but the specific location is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when the region cannot be determined from documentation; query provider for specific spinal region when possible
  • •This is a less specific code; attempt to obtain regional specification for more accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified└M53.2Spinal instabilities└M53.2XSpinal instabilities└M53.2X9Spinal instabilities, site unspecified
└M53.2X9Spinal instabilities, site unspecified

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