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M40.55

Billable

Lordosis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region

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

What This Code Means

Unspecified lordosis affecting the thoracolumbar region (where mid-back meets lower back), without specification of the cause or type.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the region is documented as thoracolumbar but the type of lordosis is not specified
  • •Review clinical documentation to determine if postural lordosis (M40.45) would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└M40Kyphosis and lordosis└M40.5Lordosis, unspecified└M40.55Lordosis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region
└M40.55Lordosis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region

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