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M40.03

Billable

Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Excessive forward curvature of the spine in the neck and upper back area caused by poor posture habits.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies 'postural' kyphosis to distinguish from other secondary causes
  • •Confirm the cervicothoracic region is documented; this code is specific to the neck-to-upper-back junction

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.0Postural kyphosis└M40.03Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region
└M40.03Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

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