M54.3
Non-billableSciatica
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.
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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