ICD-9 Code 956.0 - Injury to sciatic nerve

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 956.0

Diagnosis Code: 956.0 (Raw: 9560)

Description: Injury to sciatic nerve

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 956.0 is designated for Injury to sciatic nerve. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.