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

ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Pain

M53.3
S33.6

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

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

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

  • • Chronic pain localized to the sacroiliac joint with positive diagnostic tests.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific tests and imaging results.

Sprain and strain of sacroiliac joint

Non-Billable
S33.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented mechanism of injury
  • • Localized tenderness
  • • Absence of inflammatory markers

Applicable To

  • • Acute sacroiliac joint pain due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is clearly documented in the patient's history.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use if lumbar involvement is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for chronic sacroiliac joint pain is M53.3, while S33.6 is used for acute pain due to trauma.

How do you code left sacroiliac joint pain?

For left sacroiliac joint pain, use M53.32 if chronic or S33.6 with appropriate laterality for acute trauma.

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