Radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

This diagnosis code signifies nerve root compression or irritation affecting the sacral and/or sacrococcygeal spinal segments. Patients typically present with pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the buttocks, perineum, or posterior thighs, consistent with a sacral dermatomal distribution.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states radiculopathy originating from the sacral or sacrococcygeal region. Supporting clinical notes should detail symptoms such as sciatica, paresthesia, or motor deficits localized to the S1-S5 nerve root distributions, often confirmed by physical examination findings or imaging.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "sacral" or "sacrococcygeal" to differentiate from other spinal regions.
• Do not use this code for general low back pain without evidence of nerve root involvement.
• Consider sequencing with an underlying cause (e.g., disc herniation, spondylosis) if documented.