Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M41.122 is the diagnosis code for Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 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 M41.122 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M41.122 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M41.122 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M41.122 is M41.12 ("Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis"). M41.122 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M41.122 is located in Section M40-M43 — "Deforming dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M41.122 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 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 Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervical region is M41.122.
Yes, M41.122 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M41.122 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M41.122 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.