M54.3

Non-billable

Sciatica

M54.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sciatica. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M54.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M54
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.3?
M54.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sciatica". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M54.3 a billable code?
No — M54.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M54.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M54.3?
M54.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including M54.30, M54.31, M54.32.
What is excluded from 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-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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