2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M41.52Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M40-M43›M41

ICD-10-CM M41.52
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M41.52 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other secondary scoliosis, cervical region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. The code is not accepted as a principal diagnosis by the Medicare Code Editor. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Scoliosis and other postural dorsopathic deformities.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M41.52
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region
Short Description
Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M41.5
Other secondary scoliosis

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM40-M43Deforming dorsopathies
CategoryM41Scoliosis
This CodeM41.52Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for M41.52.

Unacceptable principal diagnosis
There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS022
Scoliosis and other postural dorsopathic deformities
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert M41.52 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
737.43 Scoliosis in oth dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M41.52Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other secondary scoliosis, cervical region?

The ICD-10-CM code for other secondary scoliosis, cervical region is M41.52 (sometimes written as M4152). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is M41.52 (Other secondary scoliosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other secondary scoliosis, cervical region on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M41.52 group to?

On inpatient claims, other secondary scoliosis, cervical region maps to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can M41.52 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because other secondary scoliosis, cervical region describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M41.52?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other secondary scoliosis, cervical region converts to ICD-9-CM 737.43 (scoliosis in oth dis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.