Sacral Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

Sacral Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

Learn about the ICD-10-CM codes for sacral pain you can use through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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What ICD-10 codes are used for sacral pain?

Sacral pain, a discomfort or ache in the sacral region of the spine, is identified and documented using specific sarcal pain ICD codes. Here are commonly used codes for this condition, along with brief clinical descriptions:

  • M53.3 - Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified: This code is used when sacral pain does not fit into more specific categories.
  • M43.18 - Spondylolisthesis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region: This code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have spondylolisthesis in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region.
  • M43.08 - Spondylolysis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region: This code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have spondylolysis in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region.
  • M48.8X8 - Other specified spondylopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal region: This is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have types of spondylopathies in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region that don't have specific ICD-10-CM codes.
  • M53.88 - Other specified dorsopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal region: This is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have types of dorsopathies in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region that don't have specific ICD-10-CM codes.
  • M43.8X8 - Other specified deforming dorsopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal region: This is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have types of deforming dorsopathies in the sacral or sacrococcygeal region that don't have specific ICD-10-CM codes.
  • M54.89 - Other dorsalgia: When sacral pain is part of a broader pain syndrome affecting the spine and is not categorized elsewhere.
  • M25.559 - Pain in unspecified hip: If sacral pain radiates to the hip or is unclear in origin, this code may be used.
  • M79.669 - Pain in unspecified lower leg: This code can be applied if sacral pain radiates to the lower leg or is ambiguous.
  • R52 - Pain, unspecified: When the origin and characteristics of sacral pain are unclear or not otherwise classified, this code may be used.
  • G89.21 - Chronic pain due to trauma: Sacral pain persisting due to a past traumatic injury.
  • G89.29 - Other chronic pain: This code may be applied when sacral pain is chronic but not due to trauma.

Which sacral pain ICD codes are billable?

Yes. All of the aforementioned sacral pain ICD-10-CM codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

  • Sacral pain is discomfort or pain experienced in the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine.
  • It can result from various causes, including injury, overuse, degenerative conditions, or nerve compression.
  • Patients may describe sacral pain as aching, burning, stabbing, or throbbing in the lower back, buttocks, or hips.
  • Evaluation includes a thorough medical history, physical examination, and assessment of any neurological symptoms.
  • Imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs may be needed to identify the underlying cause.
  • Common causes of sacral pain include sacroiliac joint dysfunction, herniated discs, sacral fractures, or sciatica.
  • Treatment options depend on the cause and may involve enrolling oneself to a physical therapy practice, pain management, medications, or injections.
  • Lifestyle modifications, including posture correction and ergonomic changes, can help prevent and manage sacral pain.
  • Patient education on self-care techniques and home exercises is often integral to treatment.
  • In severe or chronic sacral pain cases, referral to a specialist such as a pain management physician or orthopedic surgeon may be necessary.

Synonyms include

  • Sacralgia
  • Sacral discomfort
  • Lower back pain
  • Coccydynia
  • Sacral region pain
  • Chronic back pain, sacral region
  • Chronic low back pain, sacral region
  • Acute low back pain, sacral region
  • Low back pain patients seeking aid for sacral pain
  • Pain radiating from lumbar region and sacral region
  • Segmental and somatic dysfunction in the sacral region
  • Intervertebral disc disorder, sacral region

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Commonly asked questions

Sacral pain can result from trauma, musculoskeletal issues, nerve compression, infections, or underlying medical conditions like sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, imaging studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans), and sometimes nerve conduction tests to identify the underlying cause.

Treatment options may include physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, lifestyle modifications, and, in severe cases, surgical interventions to address the underlying cause of the pain.

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