DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sacral Dimple

ICD-10 Coding for Sacral Dimple

Q82.6
L05.91

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

Also Known as:
Congenital Sacral Dimple
Simple Sacral Dimple
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sacral Dimple

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sacral Dimple

Use ICD-10 code Q82.6 for congenital sacral dimple, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Congenital sacral dimple

Billable Code
Q82.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Dimple is midline
  • • <5mm
  • • within 2.5cm of anus
  • • no drainage or hair tuft
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies congenital origin and includes size and location

Applicable To

  • • Simple sacral dimple

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies congenital origin and meets all clinical validation criteria.

Pilonidal cyst without abscess

Billable Code
L05.91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Infected or abscessed
  • • Post-neonatal onset

Applicable To

  • • Acquired pilonidal cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation distinguishes between congenital and acquired conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Q76.4

Spina bifida occulta

Use if imaging confirms spinal dysraphism associated with the sacral dimple.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a sacral dimple?

The ICD-10 code for a congenital sacral dimple is Q82.6. It is used for dimples that are midline, less than 5mm, and within 2.5cm of the anus.

How do you differentiate between a sacral dimple and a pilonidal cyst?

A sacral dimple is congenital, midline, and less than 5mm, whereas a pilonidal cyst is acquired, often infected, and not necessarily midline.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes