M43.5
Non-billableOther recurrent vertebral dislocation
Other recurrent vertebral dislocation
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •congenital spondylolysis and spondylolisthesisQ76.2
- •hemivertebraQ76.3-Q76.4
- •Klippel-Feil syndromeQ76.1
- •lumbarization and sacralizationQ76.4
- •platyspondylisisQ76.4
- •spina bifida occultaQ76.0
- •spinal curvature in osteoporosisM80
- •spinal curvature in Paget's disease of bone [osteitis deformans]M88
- •biomechanical lesions NECM99
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (1)
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other recurrent vertebral dislocation?
The ICD-10-CM code for other recurrent vertebral dislocation is M43.5. The full clinical description is "Other recurrent vertebral dislocation". M43.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M43.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M43.5 represents “Other recurrent vertebral dislocation”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M43.5 a billable code?
No, M43.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under M43.5.
What chapter is M43.5 in?
M43.5 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M43.5?
M43.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis (Q76.2); hemivertebra (Q76.3-Q76.4); Klippel-Feil syndrome (Q76.1); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under M43.5?
M43.5 has 1 child code, including: M43.5X (Other recurrent vertebral dislocation).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M43.5?
M43.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2895244. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M43.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other recurrent vertebral dislocation affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M43.5?
M43.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB1Z (Conditions associated with the spine, unspecified).
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