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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

M53.3
M46.1
S33.6XXA

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

Also Known as:
SI Joint Dysfunction
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
SIJ Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Use ICD-10 code M53.3 for sacroiliac joint dysfunction, non-inflammatory, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, non-inflammatory

Billable Code
M53.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Fortin test
  • • Three positive provocative tests
documentation:
  • • Imaging excludes inflammatory changes

Applicable To

  • • Non-inflammatory sacroiliac joint pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific tests and imaging results to support non-inflammatory diagnosis.

Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M46.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CRP >5 mg/L
  • • Bilateral SI edema on MRI

Applicable To

  • • Inflammatory sacroiliitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging results are documented to support inflammatory diagnosis.

Sprain of sacroiliac joint, initial encounter

Billable Code
S33.6XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mechanism of injury documented
  • • Edema on ultrasound

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic injury to the sacroiliac joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma mechanism is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use to document associated low back pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sacroiliac joint dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for non-inflammatory sacroiliac joint dysfunction is M53.3. Use this code when clinical tests confirm the condition without imaging evidence of inflammation.

When should M46.1 be used instead of M53.3?

Use M46.1 for sacroiliitis when imaging confirms inflammation, such as bilateral SI edema on MRI, and CRP levels are elevated.

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