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M54.01

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Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, occipito-atlanto-axial region

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of fatty tissue in the upper neck area, specifically at the base of the skull and upper cervical spine.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the occipito-atlanto-axial region (skull base to C2); ensure documentation confirms this specific anatomical location
  • •Panniculitis in this region may be associated with cervical strain or trauma; document the underlying cause if known

Code Hierarchy

└M54Dorsalgia└M54.0Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back└M54.01Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, occipito-atlanto-axial region
└M54.01Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, occipito-atlanto-axial region

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