M54.50

Billable

Low back pain, unspecified

M54.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Low back pain, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M54.5
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…

Read more about Back Pain at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Loin pain
  • Lumbago NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.50?
M54.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Low back pain, unspecified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M54.50 a billable code?
Yes — M54.50 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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