M41.127
BillableAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral region
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Abnormal curvature of the spine in adolescents with no known cause, located in the lower back and sacral area.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the patient's age at diagnosis to confirm adolescent classification (typically ages 10-18)
- •Ensure documentation specifies lumbosacral region; if region is unclear, use M41.129 instead
Code Hierarchy
└M41Scoliosis└M41.1Juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.12Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis└M41.127Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral region
└M41.127Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral region