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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica, Right Side

ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica, Right Side

M54.31
M54.41

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

Also Known as:
Right-sided Sciatica
Right Sciatic Nerve Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sciatica, Right Side

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

Use ICD-10 code M54.31 for sciatica, right side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sciatica, right side

Billable Code
M54.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of right-sided radicular pain and positive SLR test
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'right-sided sciatica' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided sciatica

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Lumbago with sciatica, right side

Billable Code
M54.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Coexisting low back pain with right-sided sciatica

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided lumbago with sciatica

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both lumbago and sciatica.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M51.16

Intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use when sciatica is caused by a herniated disc.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right-sided sciatica is M54.31, which is used for isolated sciatica affecting the right side without underlying spinal pathology.

How do you code sciatica with a herniated disc?

For sciatica with a herniated disc, use M51.16 for the disc disorder and M54.31 for the right-sided sciatica.

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