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M41.04

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Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that develops in infants before age 3, affecting the mid-back region, with no known cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Thoracic region is the most common site for infantile idiopathic scoliosis; document curve severity and progression
  • •Assess for any respiratory compromise as thoracic curves can affect lung function

Code Hierarchy

└M41Scoliosis└M41.0Infantile idiopathic scoliosis└M41.04Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
└M41.04Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

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