ICD Code M54.32

ICD code M54.32 is sciatica on the left side of the body.

1. Presence of pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve on the left side of the body

2. Unilateral symptoms localized to the left lower back, buttock, and/or leg

3. Associated numbness, tingling, or weakness in the left leg

4. Clinical evidence of nerve root irritation or compression affecting the left side

5. Absence of symptoms on the right side

6. Symptoms not better explained by other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M54.32 include:

- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (e.g., anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid); lumbar or sacral (caudal) epidural, with imaging guidance

- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, transforaminal epidural; lumbar or sacral, single level

- 97010: Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; hot or cold packs

- 97012: Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; traction, mechanical

- 97110: Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility, each 15 minutes

- 97140: Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), 1 or more regions, each 15 minutes

- 99203-99205: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient

- 99213-99215: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient

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