M54.3 (Sciatica) is an umbrella ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue chapter. It identifies cases of sciatica for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

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M54.3 — Sciatica

Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Sub-codes under M54.3

M54.30Sciatica, unspecified sideM54.31Sciatica, right sideM54.32Sciatica, left side

Related diagnoses

M54.0Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and backM54.1RadiculopathyM54.2CervicalgiaM54.4Lumbago with sciaticaM54.5Low back painM54.6Pain in thoracic spineM54.8Other dorsalgiaM54.9Dorsalgia, unspecified

Common questions about M54.3 (Sciatica)

What does ICD-10 code M54.3 mean?
M54.3 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Sciatica. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M54.3 a billable diagnosis code?
M54.3 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under M54.3. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M54.3 belong to?
M54.3 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
Where can I get plain-language information about Sciatica?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗