M43.5
Non-billableOther 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.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHDislocations 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 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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