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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Wallet sciatica

M54.3

Sciatica

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sciatica (infective) › wallet”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Wallet sciatica

The ICD-10-CM code for Wallet sciatica is M54.3 (Sciatica).

Within M54 (dorsalgia), M54.3 is specifically for sciatica. Related codes cover panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back (M54.0), radiculopathy (M54.1), Cervicalgia (M54.2), Lumbago with sciatica (M54.4), low back pain (M54.5), pain in thoracic spine (M54.6), other dorsalgia (M54.8) and unspecified (M54.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M54.30 (unspecified side), M54.31 (right side) and M54.32 (left side).

Don't report M54.3 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only (M51.361), intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only (M51.371), lesion of sciatic nerve (G57.0), sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-) and 1 more.

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for M54.3)

  • intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only (M51.361)
  • intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only (M51.371)
  • lesion of sciatic nerve (G57.0)
  • sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1-)
  • sciatica with lumbago (M54.4-)

Common questions about Wallet sciatica ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Wallet sciatica?

M54.3 — Sciatica (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M54.3 billable?

No. M54.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.