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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sacrococcygeal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Sacrococcygeal Pain

M53.3
M53.82

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

Also Known as:
Coccydynia
Tailbone Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sacrococcygeal Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sacrococcygeal Pain

Use ICD-10 code M53.3 for sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M53.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to sacrococcygeal junction without fracture

Applicable To

  • • Localized sacrococcygeal pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of fracture or neoplasm.

Other specified disorders of sacrum

Billable Code
M53.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dynamic radiographs show >25° coccygeal mobility
  • • Ultrasound-guided injection provides >50% pain relief

Applicable To

  • • Sacrococcygeal hypermobility

Important Notes

  • • Ensure radiographic evidence supports hypermobility diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute post-traumatic pain

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management following trauma.

20605

Injection, intermediate joint

Use for therapeutic injections into the sacrococcygeal joint.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sacrococcygeal pain?

The primary ICD-10 code for sacrococcygeal pain is M53.3, used for disorders not elsewhere classified.

How is sacrococcygeal pain documented?

Document sacrococcygeal pain with details on pain severity, impact on daily activities, and imaging results.

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