M46.1: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
A joint between your pelvis and your spine is inflamed.
The sacrum is part of the spine, and a joint connects it to the pelvic bone on both sides. There is very little movement in these joints because they are stabilized by tight ligaments.
When this joint is inflamed, the location may be painful. It may also be that you are unable to move your back properly and that you avoid particular movements.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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