Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M40.299 is the diagnosis code for Other kyphosis, site unspecified. This code falls under the section "Deforming dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M40.299 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M40.299 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M40.299 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other kyphosis, site unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M40.299 is M40.29 ("Other kyphosis"). M40.299 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M40.299 is located in Section M40-M43 — "Deforming dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M40.299 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other kyphosis, site unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other kyphosis, site unspecified is M40.299.
Yes, M40.299 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M40.299 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M40.299 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.