M43.5

Non-billable

Other recurrent vertebral dislocation

M43.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other recurrent vertebral dislocation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M43.5X for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M43
Subcodes
1
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport . You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders , hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it. A dislocated joint is an…

Read more about Dislocations at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • biomechanical lesions NEC (M99.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M43.5?
M43.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other recurrent vertebral dislocation". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M43.5 a billable code?
No — M43.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M43.5X) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M43.5?
M43.5 has 1 more specific child code, including M43.5X.
What is excluded from M43.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): biomechanical lesions NEC (M99.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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