ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M54.4
Lumbago with sciatica
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M54.4
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain (M51.362)
- intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain (M51.372)
- lumbago with sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
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About ICD-10-CM Code M54.4 (Lumbago with sciatica)
ICD-10-CM code M54.4 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 M54.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M54.4 - Lumbago with 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 Lumbago with sciatica.