ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M54.0
Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M54.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
- panniculitis NOS (M79.3)
- relapsing [Weber-Christian] panniculitis (M35.6)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M54.0 (Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back)
ICD-10-CM code M54.0 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 M54.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M54.0 - Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back. 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 Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back.