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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Left Side

ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Left Side

M54.32
M54.42
M51.16

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

Also Known as:
Left-Sided Sciatica
Left Sciatic Nerve Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Left Side

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Left Side

Use ICD-10 code M54.32 for sciatica, left side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sciatica, left side

Billable Code
M54.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports radiating pain from lower back to left leg.
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'left side' and absence of low back pain.

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided sciatica without lumbago

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left side' and absence of lumbago.

Lumbago with sciatica, left side

Billable Code
M54.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Low back pain with radiation to left leg
  • • Positive left SLR test

Applicable To

  • • Low back pain with left-sided sciatica

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both low back pain and sciatica.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI-confirmed disc herniation
  • • Nerve root compression

Applicable To

  • • Herniated disc causing radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document MRI findings to support use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G57.00

Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified

Use if EMG confirms neuropathy without spinal cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left-sided sciatica?

The ICD-10 code for left-sided sciatica is M54.32, used when sciatica is isolated to the left side without low back pain.

How do you code lumbago with left-sided sciatica?

Use ICD-10 code M54.42 for lumbago with left-sided sciatica, indicating both low back pain and left leg radiation.

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