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M41.126

Billable

Adolescent 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 adolescents, affecting the lower back (lumbar region) without a known underlying cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Lumbar curves in adolescents may be associated with back pain more frequently than thoracic curves
  • •Document any functional limitations or activity restrictions related to the curve

Code Hierarchy

└M41Scoliosis└M41.1Juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.12Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.126Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
└M41.126Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region

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