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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Levoscoliosis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Levoscoliosis

M41.85
M41.4

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

Also Known as:
Left Convex Lumbar Scoliosis
Lumbar Scoliosis with Left Convexity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Levoscoliosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Levoscoliosis

Use ICD-10 code M41.85 for other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region

Billable Code
M41.85
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of left convex lumbar curve >10°
documentation:
  • • Cobb angle measurement and vertebral levels must be documented

Applicable To

  • • Acquired lumbar levoscoliosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific vertebral levels and Cobb angle.

Neuromuscular scoliosis

Non-Billable
M41.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Documentation linking scoliosis to a neuromuscular condition

    Applicable To

    • • Scoliosis due to neuromuscular conditions

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure linkage to the neuromuscular condition is documented.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    M99.03

    Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lumbar region

    Use with chiropractic care involving vertebral rotation.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar levoscoliosis?

    The ICD-10 code for lumbar levoscoliosis is M41.85, used for acquired forms with a documented left convex curvature.

    How is lumbar levoscoliosis documented?

    Documentation should include Cobb angle, vertebral levels, and any rotational components to ensure accurate coding.

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