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M40.45

Billable

Postural lordosis, thoracolumbar region

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

What This Code Means

Postural lordosis (excessive inward curve) affecting the thoracolumbar region, the area where the mid-back transitions to the lower back.

Coding Tips

  • •Thoracolumbar region spans from approximately T12 to L1; ensure documentation supports involvement at this junction
  • •Distinguish between postural lordosis and other types of lordosis by reviewing whether the condition is posture-related

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.4Postural lordosis└M40.45Postural lordosis, thoracolumbar region
└M40.45Postural lordosis, thoracolumbar region

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