M54.3
Non-billableSciatica
M54.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sciatica. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M54.30 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHSciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. It controls muscles in the back of your knee and lower leg and provides feeling to the back of your thigh, part of your lower leg, and the sole of your foot. When you have sciatica, you have pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling. It can start in the lower back and extend down your leg to your calf, foot, or even your toes. It's…
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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-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Diclofenac Sodium and Menthol, Methyl Salicylate›
- Lidocaine and MentholAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Aconitum Napellus, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Colocynthis, Gnaphalium Polycephalum, Hypericum Perforatum, Magnesia Phosphorica, Plumbum Metallicum, Rhus Tox, Arnica Montana›
- Lidocaine 4.5%, Diclofenac 1%Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidocaine and CapsaicinAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidothol Es PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidothol Gel›
- Lidothol PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Menthol 5%, Lidocaine 4%Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Trolamine Salicylate›
- Trubrexa Patch ErAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M54.3?
- M54.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sciatica". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M54.3 a billable code?
- No — M54.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M54.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M54.3?
- M54.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including M54.30, M54.31, M54.32.
- What is excluded from M54.3?
- 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-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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