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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Sacroiliac Pain

M46.1
M53.3
M99.0

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M46.1 for sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M46.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unilateral/bilateral SIJ tenderness
  • • CRP/ESR elevation
  • • HLA-B27 positivity

Applicable To

  • • Inflammatory sacroiliac joint pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure inflammatory markers are documented.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M53.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to Fortin's point
  • • 3/5 positive provocation tests

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical sacroiliac joint pain

Important Notes

  • • Document specific provocation tests used.

Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacroiliac region

Non-Billable
M99.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Restricted SIJ mobility on spring test
  • • Pelvic obliquity

Applicable To

  • • Somatic dysfunction of sacroiliac joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of mobility tests.

Sprain of sacroiliac joint

Non-Billable
S33.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mechanism of injury
  • • Positive compression/distraction tests

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic sacroiliac joint pain

Important Notes

  • • Document the mechanism of injury clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sacroiliac pain?

The ICD-10 code for sacroiliac pain varies based on the underlying cause. M46.1 is used for inflammatory sacroiliitis, while M53.3 is for non-inflammatory dysfunction.

How do you document sacroiliac joint dysfunction?

Document sacroiliac joint dysfunction by noting pain location, positive provocation tests, and imaging findings. Include specific test names and results.

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