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M54.32

Billable

Sciatica, left side

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve on the left side of the body, typically causing discomfort from the lower back through the leg.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left side to ensure accurate code selection
  • •Distinguish from M54.31 (right side) and M54.30 (unspecified side) based on clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M54Dorsalgia└M54.3Sciatica└M54.32Sciatica, left side
└M54.32Sciatica, left side

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