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M41.87

Billable

Other forms of scoliosis, lumbosacral 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 affecting the lower back and sacral region (lumbosacral area) that is not typical idiopathic scoliosis.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the curve extends into the sacral region to justify this code versus M41.86
  • •Check for associated sacroiliac joint involvement that may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└M41Scoliosis└M41.8Other forms of scoliosis└M41.87Other forms of scoliosis, lumbosacral region
└M41.87Other forms of scoliosis, lumbosacral region

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