Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M41.123 is the diagnosis code for Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic 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 M41.123 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M41.123 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M41.123 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M41.123 is M41.12 ("Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis"). M41.123 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M41.123 is located in Section M40-M43 — "Deforming dorsopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M41.123 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic 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, cervicothoracic region is M41.123.
Yes, M41.123 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M41.123 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M41.123 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.