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M96.5

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Postradiation scoliosis

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine that develops as a late side effect of radiation therapy to the chest or spine.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify radiation therapy history and confirm timing relative to scoliosis development
  • •Document the original cancer diagnosis to establish the connection to radiation treatment

Code Hierarchy

└M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified└M96.5Postradiation scoliosis
└M96.5Postradiation scoliosis

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