ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pain (s) cervicobrachial: M53.1
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pain (s) cervicobrachial" to M53.1, Cervicobrachial syndrome. M53.1 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in M53
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- M53.0Cervicocranial syndromeBillable
- M53.1Cervicobrachial syndromeBillable
- M53.2Spinal instabilitiesHeader
- M53.2XSpinal instabilitiesHeader
- M53.2X1Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M53.2X2Spinal instabilities, cervical regionBillable
- M53.2X3Spinal instabilities, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M53.2X4Spinal instabilities, thoracic regionBillable
- M53.2X5Spinal instabilities, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M53.2X6Spinal instabilities, lumbar regionBillable
- M53.2X7Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M53.2X8Spinal instabilities, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M53.2X9Spinal instabilities, site unspecifiedBillable
- M53.3Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- M53.8Other specified dorsopathiesHeader
- M53.80Other specified dorsopathies, site unspecifiedBillable
- M53.81Other specified dorsopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M53.82Other specified dorsopathies, cervical regionBillable
- M53.83Other specified dorsopathies, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M53.84Other specified dorsopathies, thoracic regionBillable
- M53.85Other specified dorsopathies, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M53.86Other specified dorsopathies, lumbar regionBillable
- M53.87Other specified dorsopathies, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M53.88Other specified dorsopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M53.9Dorsopathy, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M53.1 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M53Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pain (s) cervicobrachial?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pain (s) cervicobrachial" to M53.1, Cervicobrachial syndrome. M53.1 is a billable code.
Is M53.1 billable?
Yes. M53.1 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M53.1?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for M53.1 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M53.1 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.