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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Kyphosis

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Kyphosis

M40.03
M40.202
M40.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervical kyphosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Neck Kyphosis
Cervical Spine Kyphosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Kyphosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Kyphosis

Use ICD-10 code M40.03 for postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

Billable Code
M40.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Postural kyphosis confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Postural kyphosis affecting C7-T1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cervicothoracic region and postural nature.

Unspecified cervical kyphosis

Billable Code
M40.202
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing cervical curvature
  • • Lack of identifiable postural or secondary cause

Applicable To

  • • Cervical kyphosis without further specification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms cervical curvature.

Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region

Billable Code
M40.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed etiology such as trauma or infection
  • • Imaging or lab confirmation of underlying cause

Applicable To

  • • Kyphosis due to trauma, infection, or tumor

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence the underlying condition first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.3

Abnormal posture

Use for hypolordosis not meeting kyphosis criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical kyphosis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified cervical kyphosis is M40.202. For postural kyphosis affecting the cervicothoracic region, use M40.03.

How is cervical kyphosis documented?

Cervical kyphosis documentation should include imaging confirmation, specific region details, and etiology if known.

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