icd 10 code for bilateral si joint pain

by Jessy Kreiger 5 min read

Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
M46. 1 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 M46. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What are the symptoms of Si?

  • Lower back pain (below L5)
  • Sensation in lower extremity: pain, numbness, tingling, weakness
  • Pelvis/buttock pain
  • Hip/groin pain
  • Feeling of leg instability (buckling, giving way)
  • Disturbed sleep patterns due to pain
  • Disturbed sitting patterns (unable to sit for long periods, sitting on one side)
  • Pain going from sitting to standing

What is the ICD 10 code for joint pain?

Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

  • M46.1 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 M46.1 became effective on October 1, 2021.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M46.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 M46.1 may differ.

What are symptoms bilateral sciatica?

  • Pain.
  • Numbness.
  • Pins and needles sensations.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Loss of reflexes.

What is SI joint pathology?

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction has been increasingly recognized as the underlying pathology responsible for a large share of cases of chronic lower back, hip and leg pain. To diagnose SIJ ...

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What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral sacroiliitis?

ICD-10 code M46. 1 for Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .

What is bilateral SI joint?

The sacroiliac joints link your pelvis and lower spine. They're made up of the sacrum — the bony structure above your tailbone and below your lower vertebrae — and the top part (ilium) of your pelvis. There are sacroiliac joints in both the right and left sides of your lower back.

Can SI joint pain be bilateral?

The signs and symptoms of SI pain start in the lower back and buttock, and may radiate to the lower hip, groin or upper thigh. While the pain is usually one sided, it can occur on both sides.

What is SI joint pain?

You may experience sacroiliac (SI) joint pain as a sharp, stabbing pain that radiates from your hips and pelvis up to the lower back and down to the thighs. Sometimes it may feel numb or tingly, or as if your legs are about to buckle.

What type of joint is the SI joint?

The SI joint is a diarthrodial synovial joint. It is surrounded by a fibrous capsule containing a joint space filled with synovial fluid between the articular surfaces. The articular surface is made up of two, strong, C-shaped layers.

What causes bilateral sacroiliitis?

The causes of sacroiliitis include degenerative conditions such as spondyloarthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis, or viral or bacterial infections. Your pelvis is composed of several different bones and joints. Like all joints, the joints in your pelvis are susceptible to inflammation and wear and tear.

Can you fuse both SI joints at the same time?

SI joint fusion is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to fuse one or both joints. If both joints require fusion, typically only one joint is fused per surgical procedure and is spaced over a few months' time.

What two bones form the SI joint?

Sacroiliac Joint Location The articulation between the outer side of the spine's sacrum and the inner side of the butterfly-shaped hip bone (ilium) forms the sacroiliac joint. The SI joints are located on either side of the sacral spine and are situated deep in the pelvis.

What is the difference between SI joint pain and sciatica?

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction affects the sciatic nerve and has similar symptoms to sciatica. However, pain along the sciatic nerve caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction is not caused by a compressed nerve root as it exits the spine, as occurs with true sciatica.

What causes SI joint issues?

Potential causes of sacroiliac pain include arthritis, traumatic injury, pregnancy and post-partum, systemic inflammatory conditions, and infection. Other potential contributors include spinal scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, and previous lumbar spine fusion.

Can sacroiliac joint cause hip pain?

The primary mechanisms of SI joint dysfunction include: Too much movement (hypermobility or instability) in the sacroiliac joint can cause the pelvis to feel unstable and lead to pain. Pain from too much motion is typically felt in the lower back and/or hip, and may radiate into the groin area.