M54.1

Non-billable

Radiculopathy

M54.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Radiculopathy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M54.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M54
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Most back…

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

Includes

  • Brachial neuritis or radiculitis NOS
  • Lumbar neuritis or radiculitis NOS
  • Lumbosacral neuritis or radiculitis NOS
  • Thoracic neuritis or radiculitis NOS
  • Radiculitis NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neuralgia and neuritis NOS (M79.2)
  • radiculopathy with cervical disc disorder (M50.1)
  • radiculopathy with lumbar and other intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
  • radiculopathy with spondylosis (M47.2-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.1?
M54.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Radiculopathy". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M54.1 a billable code?
No — M54.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M54.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M54.1?
M54.1 has 9 more specific child codes, including M54.10, M54.11, M54.12.
What is excluded from M54.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neuralgia and neuritis NOS (M79.2); radiculopathy with cervical disc disorder (M50.1); radiculopathy with lumbar and other intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-); radiculopathy with spondylosis (M47.2-).

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

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