ICD-10-CM Code M53.2X4
Spinal instabilities, thoracic region
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M53.2X4 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of spinal instabilities, thoracic region. 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 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Thoracic spine instability (disorder)
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M53.2X4 and a single ICD9 code, 718.88 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M53.2 - Spinal instabilities