M54.15 Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
M54.15 is radiculopathy, a problem with a spinal nerve root, at the thoracolumbar region, where the mid back meets the lower back. If it is documented with an intervertebral disc disorder, use M51.1- instead; with spondylosis, use M47.2-.
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- neuralgia and neuritis NOS (M79.2)
- radiculopathy with cervical disc disorder (M50.1)
- radiculopathy with lumbar and other intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
- radiculopathy with spondylosis (M47.2-)
- psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41)
- current injury - see injury of spine by body region
- discitis NOS (M46.4-)
Related codes
M54.10Radiculopathy, site unspecified ICD-10-CMM54.11Radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region ICD-10-CMM54.12Radiculopathy, cervical region ICD-10-CMM54.13Radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region ICD-10-CMM54.14Radiculopathy, thoracic region ICD-10-CMM54.16Radiculopathy, lumbar region ICD-10-CMM54.17Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region ICD-10-CMM54.18Radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is M54.15 a billable code?
Yes. M54.15 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.