M54.31 – Sciatica, right side

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M54.31 diagnosis code: Sciatica, right side Is M54.31 billable?Clinical information Synonyms include Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for sciatica FAQS

Use Code

The M54.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM code for sciatica, right side.
This code is used to specify a diagnosis of right-sided sciatica.
It falls under the category of 'Other Dorsopathies' in the ICD-10-CM code set.
Sciatica refers to pain resulting from an injury to or the irritation of the sciatic nerve.

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Is M54.31 billable?

Yes, M54.31 is abillable code. Billable codes justify admission to an acute care hospital when used as the primary diagnosis.

Clinical information

As denoted by M54.31, sciatica refers to symptoms, including pain, caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve—or by compression or irritation of the left, right, or both sciatic nerves caused by a herniated disc, intervertebral disc disorder, spinal stenosis, etc.
Sciatica symptoms include muscle weakness, numbness, or mild discomfort to severe pain radiating to the lower back (lumbar spine). It can also include buttocks and leg pain.
Other symptoms are a "pins and needles" sensation or tingling, difficulty moving or controlling the leg, cauda equina syndrome, or a loss of bowel or bladder function.
Typically, sciatica affects only one side of the body, so symptoms may only manifest in the affected side.
The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort.
Treatment for sciatica that aims for positive patient outcomes without surgery include medication, physical therapy, injections, and other alternative therapies such as acupuncture, spine adjustments, etc.

Synonyms include

Right sciatica
Sciatica of the right leg
Right-sided sciatic pain
Sciatic nerve pain on the right side
Right lumbar radiculopathy

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for sciatica

M54.30: Sciatica, unspecified side
M54.32: Sciatica, left side
M54.40: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
M54.41: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
M54.42: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
M54.10: Radiculopathy, site unspecified
M54.11: Radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M54.12: Radiculopathy, cervical region

Commonly asked questions

What does the M54.31 code mean?

The M54.31 code denotes a diagnosis of sciatica on the right side.

Is the M54.31 code billable?

Yes, it's a billable code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement.

What conditions can the M54.31 code refer to?

The M54.31 code refers to sciatica, a condition characterized by pain resulting from irritation orcompression of the sciatic nerve, specifically on the right side.