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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica

ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica

M54.3
M51.1
G57.0

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

Also Known as:
Sciatic nerve pain
Radicular pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica

Use ICD-10 code M54.3 for sciatica, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sciatica

Non-Billable
M54.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve without disc involvement

Applicable To

  • • Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified if known.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M51.1
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific disc level involved.

Lesion of sciatic nerve

Non-Billable
G57.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sciatic neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of nerve lesion is clear.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.4

Lumbago with sciatica

Use when lower back pain is present with sciatica.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sciatica?

The ICD-10 code for sciatica is M54.3. If sciatica is due to a disc disorder, use M51.1- codes instead.

How do you code sciatica with disc herniation?

For sciatica with disc herniation, use M51.1- for the disc disorder and M54.31 or M54.32 for laterality.

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