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M40.14

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Other secondary kyphosis, thoracic 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 upper and mid-back spine caused by secondary factors such as osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease, or previous spinal procedures.

Coding Tips

  • •Document any underlying secondary causes in the medical record for clinical completeness
  • •This is a common site for secondary kyphosis; ensure thoracic region is specifically documented

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.1Other secondary kyphosis└M40.14Other secondary kyphosis, thoracic region
└M40.14Other secondary kyphosis, thoracic region

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