ICD-10-CM M53.2X1: Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial region

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M53.2X1

Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial region

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M53.2X1 (Spinal instabilities)

ICD-10-CM code M53.2X1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M53.2X1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M53.2X1 - Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial region. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Spinal instabilities related to occipito-atlanto-axial region.