M41.06
BillableInfantile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar 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 lower back region, with no known cause.
Coding Tips
- •Lumbar region curves in infantile scoliosis are less common; verify documentation and imaging confirmation
- •Document any associated back pain or functional limitations in mobility
Code Hierarchy
└M41Scoliosis└M41.0Infantile idiopathic scoliosis└M41.06Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
└M41.06Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region