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M41

Non-billable

Scoliosis

M41 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scoliosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M41.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always. Children may get screening for…

Read more about Scoliosis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •kyphoscoliosis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •congenital scoliosis NOS (Q67.5)
  • •congenital scoliosis due to bony malformation (Q76.3)
  • •postural congenital scoliosis (Q67.5)
  • •kyphoscoliotic heart disease (I27.1)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •postprocedural scoliosis (M96.89)
  • •postradiation scoliosis (M96.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M41?
M41 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Scoliosis". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M41 a billable code?
No — M41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M41.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M41?
M41 has 8 more specific child codes, including M41.0, M41.1, M41.2.
What is excluded from M41?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital scoliosis NOS (Q67.5); congenital scoliosis due to bony malformation (Q76.3); postural congenital scoliosis (Q67.5); kyphoscoliotic heart disease (I27.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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