M54.50  – Low back pain, unspecified

M54.50 – Low back pain, unspecified

Unlock the details of M54.50 ICD-10-CM code: Low back pain, unspecified. Understand its clinical implications, billability, synonyms, and related codes.

By Karina Jimenea on Aug 8, 2025.

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Low back pain is often caused by mechanical or structural problems such as muscle strain, disc degeneration, or poor posture. A physical therapy clinic can help identify and treat these underlying issues to improve patient care.

The treatment for unspecified low back pain, code M54.50, largely depends on the patient's condition, symptoms, and overall health. It can include physical therapy, medication for pain and inflammation, and, in some cases, surgery.

The M54.50 diagnosis code in the ICD-10-CM system refers to unspecified low back pain, which means that the patient has been diagnosed with low back pain, but the exact cause or underlying condition has not been specified.

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