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M41.86

Billable

Other forms of 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 curvature of the spine in the lower back (lumbar) region that is not caused by typical idiopathic scoliosis.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between primary lumbar scoliosis and secondary causes such as degenerative disc disease
  • •Document whether the curve is dextroscoliosis or levoscoliosis if clinically significant

Code Hierarchy

└M41Scoliosis└M41.8Other forms of scoliosis└M41.86Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region
└M41.86Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region

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