M41.05
BillableInfantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar 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 and lower back junction, with no known cause.
Coding Tips
- •Thoracolumbar region curves may progress more rapidly; document baseline measurements and follow-up imaging
- •This location affects both thoracic and lumbar function; assess both respiratory and abdominal organ involvement
Code Hierarchy
└M41Scoliosis└M41.0Infantile idiopathic scoliosis└M41.05Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
└M41.05Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region