M40.12

Billable

ChapterM00–M99

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Official Description

Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M40-M43Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)

M40Kyphosis and lordosis

M40.1Other secondary kyphosis

M40.12Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M40.12:

categoryM40

Kyphosis and lordosis

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chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to M40.12. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

1 raw paths

Kyphosis, kyphotic (acquired)1 unique routes

secondary NEC

cervical region→M40.12

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 551

Medical Back Problems with MCC

DRG 552

Medical Back Problems without MCC

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