M54.30 – Sciatica, unspecified side

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M54.30
Code
M54.30 (claims format: M5430)
Description
Sciatica, unspecified side
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M50-M54 Other dorsopathies
Parent codes
M54 › M54.3

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M54 – Dorsalgia

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • psychogenic dorsalgia (F45.41)

M54.3 – Sciatica

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • 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-)

Block M50-M54

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • current injury - see injury of spine by body region
  • discitis NOS (M46.4-)

Related codes in M54.3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M54.30?

M54.30 is the ICD-10-CM code for sciatica, unspecified side, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).

Is M54.30 a billable code?

Yes. M54.30 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M54.30 belong to?

It belongs to category M54 – Dorsalgia.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.