ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M54.50 — Low back pain, unspecified
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Need plain-language info on this diagnosis?
Ask GoDavaii AI about Low back pain, unspecifiedRelated diagnoses
Common questions about M54.50 (Low back pain, unspecified)
What does ICD-10 code M54.50 mean?
M54.50 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Low back pain, unspecified. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M54.50 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M54.50 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M54.50 belong to?
M54.50 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
Where can I get plain-language information about Low back pain, unspecified?
For a plain-language explanation of Low back pain, unspecified, ask GoDavaii's Health AI - it explains medical conditions in 22+ Indian languages, free, with no signup. Tap "Ask GoDavaii AI about Low back pain, unspecified" above to get a personalised answer.
Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗