ICD-10-CM Code M53.1
Cervicobrachial syndrome
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M53.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cervicobrachial syndrome. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M53 is used to code Spondyloarthropathy
Spondyloarthropathy or spondyloarthrosis refers to any joint disease of the vertebral column. As such, it is a class or category of diseases rather than a single, specific entity. It differs from spondylopathy, which is a disease of the vertebra itself. However, many conditions involve both spondylopathy and spondyloarthropathy.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 720.721722723724 |
Coding Notes for M53.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-2 Excludes:
Type-2 Excludes
Type-2 Excludes means the excluded conditions are different, although they may appear similar. A patient may have both conditions, but one does not include the other. Excludes 2 means "not coded here." - Cervical disc disorder - instead, use code M50.-
- Thoracic outlet syndrome - instead, use code G54.0
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #073-074 - Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #073-074 - Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M53.1 - Cervicobrachial syndrome'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M53.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 723.3 was previously used, M53.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: M53 - Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified