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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for SI Joint Pain

ICD-10 Coding for SI Joint Pain

M53.3
M46.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for SI Joint Pain

Use ICD-10 code M53.3 for sacroiliac joint dysfunction, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M53.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of SI joint pain without imaging evidence
documentation:
  • • Three positive provocative tests documented

Applicable To

  • • SI joint pain without radiographic evidence of inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes detailed clinical findings.

Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M46.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic inflammation on CT/MRI
  • • CRP/ESR elevation

Applicable To

  • • Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports are attached to the documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.5-

Pain in joint

Use when pain is the primary complaint without structural pathology.

G89.29

Chronic pain

Use when pain management is the focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for SI joint pain?

The ICD-10 code for SI joint pain without imaging evidence of inflammation is M53.3. If there is imaging evidence of inflammation, use M46.1.

How do you document SI joint pain?

Document SI joint pain by including the location, results of provocative tests, imaging findings, and history of conservative treatments.

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