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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Back Pain with Sciatica

ICD-10 Coding for Back Pain with Sciatica

M54.41
M54.42
M51.16

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for back pain with sciatica includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Sciatica
Lumbago with Sciatica
Radicular Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Back Pain with Sciatica

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Back Pain with Sciatica

Use ICD-10 code M54.41 for lumbago with sciatica, right side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lumbago with sciatica, right side

Billable Code
M54.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of right-sided radicular pain

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided sciatica with low back pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Lumbago with sciatica, left side

Billable Code
M54.42
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided sciatica with low back pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Herniated disc with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging findings are documented to support this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for back pain with sciatica?

The ICD-10 codes for back pain with sciatica are M54.41 for right-sided and M54.42 for left-sided sciatica.

How do you code lumbago with sciatica?

Code M54.41 for right-sided and M54.42 for left-sided lumbago with sciatica, ensuring laterality is documented.

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