ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Scoliosis: M41.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Scoliosis" to M41 (Scoliosis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M41.9, Scoliosis, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Q67.5congenital, Congenital deformity of spineBillable
- M41.20idiopathic, Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.40neuromuscular, Neuromuscular scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M96.89postprocedural, Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal systemBillable
- M96.5postradiation therapy, Postradiation scoliosisBillable
- E64.3rachitic (late effect or sequelae), Sequelae of rickets, and M49.80 for the manifestationBillable
- M41.50secondary (to) NEC, Other secondary scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.80specified form NEC, Other forms of scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.30thoracogenic, Thoracogenic scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- A18.01tuberculous, Tuberculosis of spineBillable
More specific codes in M41
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M41ScoliosisHeader
- M41.0Infantile idiopathic scoliosisHeader
- M41.00Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.02Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, cervical regionBillable
- M41.03Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M41.04Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.05Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.06Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar regionBillable
- M41.07Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M41.08Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M41.1Juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosisHeader
- M41.11Juvenile idiopathic scoliosisHeader
- M41.12Adolescent idiopathic scoliosisHeader
- M41.2Other idiopathic scoliosisHeader
- M41.20Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.22Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervical regionBillable
- M41.23Other idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M41.24Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.25Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.26Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar regionBillable
- M41.27Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M41.3Thoracogenic scoliosisHeader
- M41.30Thoracogenic scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.34Thoracogenic scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.35Thoracogenic scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.4Neuromuscular scoliosisHeader
- M41.40Neuromuscular scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.41Neuromuscular scoliosis, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M41.42Neuromuscular scoliosis, cervical regionBillable
- M41.43Neuromuscular scoliosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M41.44Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.45Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.46Neuromuscular scoliosis, lumbar regionBillable
- M41.47Neuromuscular scoliosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M41.5Other secondary scoliosisHeader
- M41.50Other secondary scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.52Other secondary scoliosis, cervical regionBillable
- M41.53Other secondary scoliosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M41.54Other secondary scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.55Other secondary scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.56Other secondary scoliosis, lumbar regionBillable
- M41.57Other secondary scoliosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M41.8Other forms of scoliosisHeader
- M41.80Other forms of scoliosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M41.82Other forms of scoliosis, cervical regionBillable
- M41.83Other forms of scoliosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M41.84Other forms of scoliosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M41.85Other forms of scoliosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M41.86Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar regionBillable
- M41.87Other forms of scoliosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M41.9Scoliosis, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M41. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From M41. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M41.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M41Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Scoliosis?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Scoliosis" to M41 (Scoliosis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M41.9, Scoliosis, unspecified.
Is M41.9 billable?
Yes. M41.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M41.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 4 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for M41.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M41.9 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.