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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Sciatica

ICD-10 Coding for Right Sciatica

M54.31
M51.16

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

Also Known as:
Right-sided Sciatica
Sciatic Nerve Pain on Right Side
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Sciatica

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Sciatica

Use ICD-10 code M54.31 for sciatica, right side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sciatica, right side

Billable Code
M54.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of right-sided leg pain with neurological deficits.
documentation:
  • • Documentation of right-sided symptoms and positive straight leg raise test.

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided sciatica

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc herniation compressing the right L5/S1 nerve root

Applicable To

  • • Disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after M54.31 when used together.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M51.16

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use when MRI confirms lumbar disc herniation compressing the right L5/S1 nerve root.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right sciatica?

The ICD-10 code for right sciatica is M54.31. It is used when the patient presents with right-sided sciatic nerve pain without an underlying disc disorder.

How to code right sciatica with disc herniation?

For right sciatica with disc herniation, use M54.31 for sciatica and M51.16 for the disc disorder, ensuring proper sequencing.

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