M41.124
BillableAdolescent 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 adolescents, affecting the mid-back (thoracic region) without a known underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •Thoracic curves are the most common presentation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- •Document curve magnitude and progression rate from imaging studies