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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Pain

M54.3
M54.31
M54.32

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

Also Known as:
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Radicular Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica Pain

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sciatica, unspecified side

Non-Billable
M54.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of radicular pain without specified laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Sciatic nerve pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of this code by confirming sciatica symptoms.

Sciatica, right side

Billable Code
M54.31
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided sciatic nerve pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented in the medical record.

Sciatica, left side

Billable Code
M54.32
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided sciatic nerve pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M51.1x

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy

Use when sciatica is due to disc herniation.

M51.17

Intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use if sciatica is due to lumbar disc disorder.

M51.16

Intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use if sciatica is due to lumbar disc disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sciatica pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified sciatica pain is M54.3. For right-sided sciatica, use M54.31, and for left-sided sciatica, use M54.32.

How do you code sciatica due to a disc disorder?

Use M51.1x for sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorders, specifying the affected region and laterality.

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