M54.4

Non-billable

Lumbago with sciatica

M54.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lumbago with sciatica. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M54.40 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 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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.4?
M54.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lumbago with sciatica". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M54.4 a billable code?
No — M54.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M54.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M54.4?
M54.4 has 3 more specific child codes, including M54.40, M54.41, M54.42.
What is excluded from 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-).

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

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