Patient presents with complaints of lumbar radicular pain, also described as lumbar radiculopathy and sciatica.  Onset of symptoms began approximately [duration] ago and is characterized by radiating pain extending from the lower back down the leg, following the [specify nerve root distribution, e.g., L5 dermatome].  Patient reports the pain as [character of pain, e.g., sharp, burning, shooting] and rates its severity as [pain scale rating] on a 0-10 scale.  Associated symptoms include [list associated symptoms, e.g., numbness, tingling, muscle weakness] in the [affected extremity].  Aggravating factors include [list aggravating factors, e.g., bending, lifting, prolonged sitting], and alleviating factors include [list alleviating factors, e.g., lying down, medication].  Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., positive straight leg raise test, diminished reflexes, decreased sensation].  Differential diagnoses considered include herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, and piriformis syndrome.  Assessment: Lumbar radicular pain likely secondary to [presumptive etiology, e.g., L4-L5 disc herniation].  Plan:  Conservative management initiated with NSAIDs, physical therapy referral for lumbar stabilization exercises, and patient education on proper body mechanics.  Follow-up scheduled in [duration] to assess response to treatment.  Further diagnostic studies, including MRI of the lumbar spine, may be considered if symptoms persist or worsen.  ICD-10 code: [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., M54.16].