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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Scoliosis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Scoliosis

M41.116
M41.126

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

Also Known as:
Curvature of the Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Spinal Curvature
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Scoliosis

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

Use ICD-10 code M41.116 for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region

Billable Code
M41.116
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient age between 5-9 years with lumbar scoliosis
documentation:
  • • Cobb angle measurement >10°

Applicable To

  • • Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis affecting the lumbar spine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'idiopathic' and includes age and Cobb angle.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region

Billable Code
M41.126
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Cobb angle >10° on lumbar X-ray
  • • Age 10-17 years

Applicable To

  • • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis affecting the lumbar spine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'idiopathic' and includes age and Cobb angle.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M99.05

Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lumbar region

Use when there is accompanying dysfunction in the lumbar region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar scoliosis?

The ICD-10 code for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis in the lumbar region is M41.116, while adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is coded as M41.126.

How is lumbar scoliosis documented?

Document lumbar scoliosis by specifying the type (idiopathic, congenital), age at diagnosis, and Cobb angle measurement from imaging.

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