Back pain ICD-10 refers to the set of diagnostic codes used in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), to categorize and document various types of back pain for medical billing and record-keeping purposes. The most commonly used ICD-10 code for general back pain is M54.5 – Low back pain, which describes nonspecific pain in the lower back region. Other related codes include M54.2 (Cervicalgia) for neck pain and M54.6 (Pain in thoracic spine) for mid-back discomfort. These codes help healthcare providers accurately document a patient's condition, support medical necessity for treatment, and ensure proper reimbursement from insurance companies. P
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