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M40.293

Billable

Other kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal forward curvature affecting the neck and upper back junction caused by a condition other than postural issues or disease-specific causes.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the cervicothoracic location in clinical documentation or imaging reports
  • •Document the specific cause or condition contributing to the kyphosis for accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.2Other and unspecified kyphosis└M40.29Other kyphosis└M40.293Other kyphosis, cervicothoracic region
└M40.293Other kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

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