Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M40.292 is the diagnosis code for Other kyphosis, cervical region. 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 M40.292 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M40.292 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M40.292 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other kyphosis, cervical region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M40.292 is M40.29 ("Other kyphosis"). M40.292 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M40.292 is located in Section M40-M43 — "Deforming dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M40.292 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other kyphosis, cervical region" 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, cervical region is M40.292.
Yes, M40.292 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M40.292 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M40.292 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.