ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M54.3
Sciatica
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M54.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only (M51.361)
- intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only (M51.371)
- lesion of sciatic nerve (G57.0)
- sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
- sciatica with lumbago (M54.4-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M54.3 (Sciatica)
ICD-10-CM code M54.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M54.3 - Sciatica. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sciatica.