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M40.15

Billable

Other secondary kyphosis, thoracolumbar 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 at the mid-back to lower-back junction caused by secondary factors like degenerative changes or osteoporosis.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the thoracolumbar region (T12-L1 junction) is documented as the affected site
  • •Identify and document any secondary causes contributing to the kyphosis

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.1Other secondary kyphosis└M40.15Other secondary kyphosis, thoracolumbar region
└M40.15Other secondary kyphosis, thoracolumbar region

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