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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Kyphosis

ICD-10 Coding for Kyphosis

M40.00
M40.20
M40.03

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

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Kyphosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Kyphosis

Use ICD-10 code M40.00 for postural kyphosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postural kyphosis

Billable Code
M40.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Kyphosis improves with posture correction.

Applicable To

  • • Slouching
  • • No structural deformity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies postural nature.

Secondary kyphosis

Non-Billable
M40.20
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Kyphosis due to osteoporosis
  • • Kyphosis due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Sequence underlying condition first.

Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

Billable Code
M40.03
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Kyphosis extending from C7–T4

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies cervicothoracic region.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postural kyphosis?

The ICD-10 code for postural kyphosis is M40.00, used when kyphosis is due to poor posture without underlying conditions.

How do you code secondary kyphosis?

Secondary kyphosis is coded with M40.20, but the underlying condition must be coded first, such as osteoporosis (M80.-).

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