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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

G57.01
G57.02
G57.00

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for piriformis muscle syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Muscle Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code G57.01 for lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb

Billable Code
G57.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented sciatic nerve compression with positive clinical tests.

Applicable To

  • • Sciatic nerve compression due to piriformis syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid denials.

Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb

Billable Code
G57.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented sciatic nerve compression with positive clinical tests.

Applicable To

  • • Sciatic nerve compression due to piriformis syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid denials.

Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limb

Billable Code
G57.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented sciatic nerve compression with positive clinical tests.

Applicable To

  • • Sciatic nerve compression due to piriformis syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Specify laterality if possible to improve claim accuracy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M62.838

Other muscle spasm

Use to document associated muscle spasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for piriformis muscle syndrome?

The ICD-10 codes for piriformis muscle syndrome are G57.01 for right side, G57.02 for left side, and G57.00 for unspecified side.

How is piriformis muscle syndrome documented?

Documentation should include laterality, positive clinical tests like Pace and FAIR, and diagnostic results such as EMG findings.

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