Other biomechanical lesions of sacral region

This code signifies a biomechanical dysfunction or lesion affecting the sacral region that is not otherwise specified or categorized. It represents a functional impairment or structural abnormality in the sacrum, often involving joint mechanics or soft tissue integrity, leading to pain or restricted movement.

Use this code when documentation indicates a sacral biomechanical lesion, such as sacral torsion, sacral shear, or other sacral somatic dysfunctions, without a more specific ICD-10-CM code available. It is appropriate when the provider explicitly diagnoses a "sacral biomechanical lesion" or similar terminology, and further detail (e.g., instability, subluxation) is not provided or does not fit other codes.

• Do not use this code if a more specific code for sacral subluxation (M99.05) or instability is documented.
• Ensure the documentation clearly identifies the sacral region as the site of the biomechanical lesion.
• Consider sequencing this code after a primary diagnosis describing the patient's presenting symptoms, such as sacral pain (M53.3).