Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracic region. M41.44 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M41.44 became effective on October 1, 2019. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M41.44 - other international versions of ICD-10 M41.44 may differ.
Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region. M41.45 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M41.45 became effective on October 1, 2018.
M41.44 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracic region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Kyphoscoliosis describes an abnormal curvature of the spine in both a coronal and sagittal plane.
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Neuromuscular scoliosis, site unspecified M41. 40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Myoneural disorder, unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G70. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M41. 35 - Thoracogenic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region. ICD-10-CM.
Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M41. 45 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Neuromuscular disorders include a wide-range of diseases affecting the peripheral nervous system, which consists of all the motor and sensory nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Progressive muscle weakness is the predominant condition of these disorders.
Some symptoms common to neuromuscular disorders include:Muscle weakness that can lead to twitching, cramps, aches and pains.Muscle loss.Movement issues.Balance problems.Numbness, tingling or painful sensations.Droopy eyelids.Double vision.Trouble swallowing.More items...
Thoracic scoliosis refers to a sideways curve located in the middle (or thoracic) portion of the spine. Scoliosis occurs in the thoracic area more than in other areas. These scoliosis patients notice changes to their chest, rib cage, and shoulder blades appearance.
Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a curvature of the spine at the junction of the mid back (lower thoracic) and low back (upper lumbar). Thoracolumbar scoliosis can be caused by a variety of reasons but as with all types of scoliosis it is usually idiopathic, about 80 – 90% of the time.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis and is usually diagnosed during puberty. Congenital scoliosis results from embryological malformation of one or more vertebrae and may occur in any location of the spine.
Literally interpreted, “thoracogenic” means, “arising in the thoracic spine.” Thus, one might incorrectly use this code for a case of scoliosis which began in the thoracic spine.
X21 for Direct infection of right elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
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