M41.2
Non-billableOther idiopathic scoliosis
Other idiopathic scoliosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- kyphoscoliosis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •postprocedural scoliosisM96.89
- •postradiation scoliosisM96.5
Child Codes (7)
M41.20Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
M41.22Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region
M41.23Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic region
M41.24Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
M41.25Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
M41.26Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
M41.27Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral region
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other idiopathic scoliosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other idiopathic scoliosis is M41.2. The full clinical description is "Other idiopathic scoliosis". M41.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M41.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M41.2 represents “Other idiopathic scoliosis”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M41.2 a billable code?
No, M41.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under M41.2.
What chapter is M41.2 in?
M41.2 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M41.2?
M41.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital scoliosis NOS (Q67.5); congenital scoliosis due to bony malformation (Q76.3); postural congenital scoliosis (Q67.5); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under M41.2?
M41.2 has 7 child codes, including: M41.20 (Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified), M41.22 (Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region), M41.23 (Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic region), M41.24 (Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M41.2?
M41.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477603. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M41.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other idiopathic scoliosis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M41.2?
M41.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA70.1 (Scoliosis).
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