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M41.26

Billable

Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar 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 with no known cause in the lower back region in non-adolescent patients.

Coding Tips

  • •Lumbar region refers to the lower back (L1-L5 vertebrae); verify this location in imaging or clinical notes
  • •Distinguish from lumbosacral involvement by confirming the sacrum is not affected

Code Hierarchy

└M41Scoliosis└M41.2Other idiopathic scoliosis└M41.26Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
└M41.26Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region

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