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M43.6

Billable

Torticollis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A condition causing the neck to twist or turn to one side, often resulting in an abnormal head position.

Coding Tips

  • •Torticollis can be congenital or acquired; verify the type in documentation for complete coding
  • •Document whether it is spasmodic, postural, or secondary to another condition

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
  • current injury - see Injury, of spine, by body region
  • ocular torticollis (R29.891)
  • psychogenic torticollis (F45.8)
  • spasmodic torticollis (G24.3)
  • torticollis due to birth injury (P15.2)

Code Hierarchy

└M43Other deforming dorsopathies└M43.6Torticollis
└M43.6Torticollis

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