M41.8
Non-billableOther forms of scoliosis
Other forms of 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)
M41.80Other forms of scoliosis, site unspecified
M41.82Other forms of scoliosis, cervical region
M41.83Other forms of scoliosis, cervicothoracic region
M41.84Other forms of scoliosis, thoracic region
M41.85Other forms of scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
M41.86Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region
M41.87Other forms of scoliosis, lumbosacral region
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other forms of scoliosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other forms of scoliosis is M41.8. The full clinical description is "Other forms of scoliosis". M41.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M41.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M41.8 represents “Other forms of 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 M41.8 a billable code?
No, M41.8 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 M41.8.
What chapter is M41.8 in?
M41.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M41.8?
M41.8 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 M41.8?
M41.8 has 7 child codes, including: M41.80 (Other forms of scoliosis, site unspecified), M41.82 (Other forms of scoliosis, cervical region), M41.83 (Other forms of scoliosis, cervicothoracic region), M41.84 (Other forms of scoliosis, thoracic region), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M41.8?
M41.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477605. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M41.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other forms of 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 M41.8?
M41.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA70.1 (Scoliosis).
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