M54.31 – Sciatica, Right Side

M54.31Diagnosis Code: Sciatica, Right Side

• 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 'Dorsopathies' in the ICD-10-CM code set.
• Sciatica refers to pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve.
• This code is valid for the fiscal year 2023 for submitting HIPAA-covered transactions.

Is M54.31 Billable?

Yes, M54.31 is abillable code. Billable codes justify admission to an acute care hospital whenused 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 or right, or both sciatic nerves.
• Symptoms include lower back pain, buttock pain, and numbness, pain, or weakness in various parts of the leg     and foot.
• Other symptoms are a "pins and needles" sensation or tingling and difficulty moving or     controlling the leg.
• Typically, symptoms only manifest on one side of the body.
• The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort.

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, Right cervical region
• M54.12 - Radiculopathy, Left cervical region