M41 ICD-10-CM Code: Scoliosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M41Scoliosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M41 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)
- 3
Category M41
Scoliosis
- 4
Code M41
Scoliosis
More specific choices
Codes under M41
M41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M41.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M41.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M41.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital scoliosis NOS (Q67.5)
- congenital scoliosis due to bony malformation (Q76.3)
- postural congenital scoliosis (Q67.5)
- kyphoscoliotic heart disease (I27.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- postprocedural scoliosis (M96.89)
- postradiation scoliosis (M96.5)
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M41 mean?
M41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Scoliosis.”
Is M41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M41 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M41 located in ICD-10-CM?
M41 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43) (M40–M43), under category M41, Scoliosis.
What coding notes are listed for M41?
No inclusion terms are listed for M41 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital scoliosis NOS (Q67.5); congenital scoliosis due to bony malformation (Q76.3); postural congenital scoliosis (Q67.5); kyphoscoliotic heart disease (I27.1). Excludes2 notes: postprocedural scoliosis (M96.89); postradiation scoliosis (M96.5).
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