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Sciatica, unspecified side 1 M54.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.30 became effective on October 1, 2018. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.30 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.30 may differ.
M54.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.3 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.3 may differ. Type 1 Excludes
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code G57.0. Not Valid for Submission. The code G57.0 is a "header" and not valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.30 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.30 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.30 may differ. A condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral aspects of the leg.
3 – Sciatica. ICD-Code M54. 3 is a non-billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Sciatica.
Lumbago with sciatica, right side M54. 41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 41 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M54. 32 Sciatica, left side - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
ICD-Code M54. 5 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of chronic low back pain.
Sciatic nerve Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.
Lumbago with sciatica is characterized by pain radiating from the lower back down into your leg. Tailored exercises can be part of your ongoing pain prevention strategy. Post diagnosis, work on a strong core with good functional range across the joints of your spine and hips.
What is Sciatica?ICD-10 CODEICD-10 CODE DESCRIPTIONM54.30Sciatica, unspecified sideM54.31Sciatica, right sideM54.32Sciatica, left sideM54.40Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side2 more rows
Although there isn't a specific ICD-10-CM code for pain in the buttock, you can use M79. 1 Myalgia.
9: Dorsalgia, unspecified.
M54. 16 - Radiculopathy, lumbar region | ICD-10-CM.
17: Radiculopathy Lumbosacral region.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 723.1 Code M54. 2 is the diagnosis code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain). It is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.
Non-specific codes like G57.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for lesion of sciatic nerve: 1 BILLABLE CODE - Use G57.00 for Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limb 2 BILLABLE CODE - Use G57.01 for Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb 3 BILLABLE CODE - Use G57.02 for Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb 4 BILLABLE CODE - Use G57.03 for Lesion of sciatic nerve, bilateral lower limbs
G57.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of lesion of sciatic nerve. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category ...
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code G57.0: