ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Craniovertebral syndrome
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Syndrome › craniovertebral”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Craniovertebral syndrome
The ICD-10-CM code for Craniovertebral syndrome is M53.0 (Cervicocranial syndrome).
Within M53 (other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified), M53.0 is specifically for Cervicocranial syndrome. Related codes cover Cervicobrachial syndrome (M53.1), spinal instabilities (M53.2), sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified (M53.3), other specified dorsopathies (M53.8) and dorsopathy, unspecified (M53.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 073 (Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5779) and DRG 074 (Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCC, relative weight 1.0173), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Craniovertebral syndrome ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Craniovertebral syndrome?
- M53.0 — Cervicocranial syndrome.
Is M53.0 billable?
- Yes. M53.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can M53.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M53.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is M53.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. M53.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.