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Tailbone Pain ICD-10-CM Codes
Tailbone Pain ICD-10-CM Codes
Learn more about the ICD-10 code used for tailbone pain, its clinical information, billability, synonyms, and more.
By Nate Lacson on Feb 29, 2024.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Tailbone Pain Which Tailbone Pain ICD codes are BillableClinical InformationSynonyms IncludeFAQS
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Tailbone Pain
Only one ICD-10 Code is used for Tailbone Pain, and that is M53.3: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified.
Which Tailbone Pain ICD codes are Billable:
M53.3, the only ICD Code used for Tailbone Pain, is billable.
Clinical Information
- Tailbone pain is also known as coccydynia, coccygodynia, or pain in the coccyx region at the bottom of one’s spine.
- There are numerous reasons why one’s tailbone may hurt. Among them are when one uses the bathroom, has painful sex/period, sits on an uncomfortable surface, wears and tears, falls and bruises/dislocates/or breaks one’s tailbone.
- Those at risk are those in the last trimester of their pregnancy, are overweight, or sit on an uncomfortable surface for a long time.
- Usually, tailbone pain is indicative of something else, like an injury. To find the cause, one will use imaging tests like X-ray or MRI scans and do physical exams.
- If the pain doesn’t go away on its own, some treatments may be medication, anesthetic, massages, physical therapy, and surgery.
Synonyms Include:
- Coccygodynia
- Pain in the coccyx
- Chronic pain in the coccyx for more than three months
- Coccyx disorder
- Disorder of the coccyx
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Commonly asked questions
When to use a Tailbone Pain ICD code?
One can use the Tailbone Pain ICD code after a physical exam, interview, or other tests have confirmed the diagnosis.
Is the Tailbone Pain code billable?
Yes, the Tailbone Pain code or M53.3 is billable.
What are the common treatments for Tailbone Pain?
If it doesn’t go away on its own, common treatments for tailbone pain are medication, anesthetic, massages, physical therapy, and surgery.
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