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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tailbone Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Tailbone Pain

M53.3
S33.2XXA

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

Also Known as:
Coccydynia
Sacrococcygeal Disorder
coccygeal pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tailbone Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M53.3 for sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M53.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic pain localized to coccyx without recent trauma.

Applicable To

  • • Coccydynia
  • • Chronic tailbone pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies sacrococcygeal pain without lumbar involvement.

Dislocation of coccyx

Billable Code
S33.2XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CT/MRI confirms dislocation

Applicable To

  • • Acute dislocation due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Document the traumatic event leading to dislocation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.16

Lumbosacral radiculopathy

Use if nerve root involvement is confirmed via imaging/EMG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tailbone pain?

The ICD-10 code for tailbone pain, specifically coccydynia, is M53.3. For traumatic dislocation, use S33.2XXA.

How do you code chronic tailbone pain?

Chronic tailbone pain without recent trauma is coded as M53.3, indicating sacrococcygeal disorders.

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