ICD-10 M54.51
Billable / SpecificVertebrogenic low back pain
About ICD-10-CM M54.51
ICD-10-CM code M54.51 represents Vertebrogenic low back pain. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M54). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.51 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M54.51. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Low back vertebral endplate pain
Medicare LCD Coverage for M54.51
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M54.51 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M54.51.
4 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M54.51
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Codes Adjacent To M54.51
Other codes in section M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M54.51, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M54.51 billable? +
Yes, M54.51 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 M54.51? +
ICD-10 M54.51 includes: Low back vertebral endplate pain.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M54.51? +
Procedures frequently paired with M54.51 include: 64629, 64628.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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