2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M41.5
Other secondary scoliosis
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M41.5
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Other secondary scoliosis
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
M41.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other secondary scoliosis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Other secondary scoliosis
Non-specific codes like M41.5 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other secondary scoliosis:
Use M41.50 for Other secondary scoliosis, site unspecified - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.52 for Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.53 for Other secondary scoliosis, cervicothoracic region - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.54 for Other secondary scoliosis, thoracic region - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.55 for Other secondary scoliosis, thoracolumbar region - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.56 for Other secondary scoliosis, lumbar region - BILLABLE CODE
Use M41.57 for Other secondary scoliosis, lumbosacral region - BILLABLE CODE
Clinical Information
Scoliosis
an appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (dorland, 27th ed)
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Code First
Code FirstCertain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- underlying disease
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Scoliosis (acquired) (postural) - M41.9
- - degenerative - M41.5
Patient Education
Scoliosis
Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always.
Children may get screening for scoliosis at school or during a checkup. If it looks like there is a problem, your doctor will use your medical and family history, a physical exam, and imaging tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on your age, how much more you're likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.