ICD-10 M53.3
Billable / SpecificSacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM M53.3
ICD-10-CM code M53.3 represents Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M53.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M53.3. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Coccygodynia
Medicare LCD Coverage for M53.3
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M53.3 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M53.3.
2 Aetna
4 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M53.3
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 64493 Facet joint injection lumbar L1 — back pain, spondylosis, sacrococcygeal disorder, sacroiliitis, spinal stenosis Pain Management
- 20551 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 20550 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 20612 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 26341 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 28899 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 20527 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma CMS LCD
- 27096 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures CMS LCD
- G0260 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures CMS LCD
- 64451 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures CMS LCD
Convert M53.3 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M53.3 | 7246 | 10000 |
| M53.3 | 72470 | 10000 |
| M53.3 | 72479 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M53.3
Other codes in section M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M53.3, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M53.3 billable? +
Yes, M53.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M53.3? +
ICD-10 M53.3 includes: Coccygodynia.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M53.3? +
Procedures frequently paired with M53.3 include: 64493, 20551, 20550, 20612, 26341.
What ICD-9 codes does M53.3 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M53.3 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7246, 72470, 72479. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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