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M54.02

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Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, cervical region

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the fatty tissue layer under the skin in the neck and cervical spine region, causing pain and swelling.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the specific anatomical location is documented as cervical region before assigning this code
  • •Ensure panniculitis is confirmed by clinical examination or imaging; do not assume from symptoms alone

Code Hierarchy

└M54Dorsalgia└M54.0Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back└M54.02Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, cervical region
└M54.02Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, cervical region

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