1. ICD-10-CM Codes
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2. M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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3. M40-M43 Deforming dorsopathies
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4. M41- Scoliosis
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2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M41

Scoliosis

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

• M41 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
• The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M41 became effective on October 1, 2019.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M41 - other international versions of ICD-10 M41 may differ.

• A congenital or acquired spine deformity characterized by lateral curvature of the spine.
• A disorder characterized by a malformed, lateral curvature of the spine.
• Abnormal lateral curvature of spine
• An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed)
• Appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine.
• 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 the curve is temporary. It might be due to muscle spasms, inflammation or having different leg lengths. A birth defect, tumor or another disease might cause the spine to have a curve that isn't temporary. 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

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
• 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change

• Type 1 Excludes: M40
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M40

  Kyphosis and lordosis

  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

  Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital kyphosis and lordosis (Q76.4)
  • kyphoscoliosis (M41.-)
  • postprocedural kyphosis and lordosis (M96.-)
• Type 2 Excludes: M43.8
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M43.8

  Other specified deforming dorsopathies

  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

  Type 2 Excludes

  • kyphosis and lordosis (M40.-)
  • scoliosis (M41.-)

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.