Congenital deformity of spine

This code identifies a birth defect affecting the normal shape or structure of the vertebral column, not specifically classified elsewhere. It encompasses various non-scoliotic congenital spinal malformations, such as kyphosis, lordosis, or other curvatures and structural anomalies present at birth. These deformities result from abnormal development of the vertebrae during gestation.

Use this code for congenital spinal deformities that are not explicitly categorized as infantile idiopathic scoliosis or scoliosis stemming from a congenital bony malformation. Documentation should clearly indicate a spinal deformity present at birth, without a more specific ICD-10-CM code available. This code is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis specifies a congenital spinal deformity without further detail or when the specific type of congenital deformity (e.g., congenital kyphosis) does not have its own distinct code.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies infantile idiopathic scoliosis (M41.0) or scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation (Q76.3).
• Always review documentation for specific types of congenital spinal deformities (e.g., congenital kyphosis, congenital lordosis) to ensure a more precise code is not available.
• Ensure the deformity is explicitly stated as congenital; acquired spinal deformities are coded differently.