M41.122
BillableAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervical 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 adolescents, affecting the neck region (cervical spine) without a known underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis typically occurs between ages 10-18
- •Cervical involvement is less common than thoracic; verify documentation carefully
Code Hierarchy
└M41Scoliosis└M41.1Juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.12Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.122Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region
└M41.122Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region