Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

ICD-10 Code: M54.89

Other Dorsalgia

Back pain not classified elsewhere (thoracic, rib, other).

Clinical Information

Back pain outside lumbar/cervical regions. Includes thoracic spine, rib pain.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use for thoracic back pain
  • 2Not for low back (M54.5) or neck (M54.2)

Common Uses

  • Mid-back or thoracic spine pain

Related ICD-10 Codes

M54.5Low back pain

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'thoracic back pain' or 'mid-back pain'

Real-World Coding Examples

Thoracic back pain (M54.89)

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Medical coding for Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue