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M40.12

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Other secondary kyphosis, cervical 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 neck spine caused by secondary factors such as osteoporosis, degenerative changes, or previous trauma.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the underlying cause (osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease, etc.) when available for complete clinical picture
  • •Ensure 'secondary' kyphosis is documented to distinguish from postural causes

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.1Other secondary kyphosis└M40.12Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region
└M40.12Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region

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