Find information on lumbar levoscoliosis diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, and healthcare resources. Learn about lumbar spine curvature to the left, levoscoliosis treatment, and radiographic findings related to this spinal deformity. This resource offers guidance on proper medical coding for lumbar levoscoliosis and supports accurate clinical documentation for healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Scoliosis
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Dorsalgia
Pain in the back, including the lumbar region.
Congenital malformations of spine
Birth defects affecting the structure of the spine.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the levoscoliosis congenital?
Yes
Specified type?
No
Neuromuscular scoliosis?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Left lumbar curve |
| Thoracolumbar levoscoliosis |
| Lumbosacral levoscoliosis |
Incorrect coding of curve direction (left/levo vs. right/dextro) impacting treatment and billing accuracy. Keywords: ICD-10, M41, Scoliosis, Coding Accuracy, CDI
Lack of documentation of Cobb angle and apex impacting severity classification and reimbursement. Keywords: Lumbar Scoliosis, Cobb Angle, Medical Coding, Healthcare Compliance
Failure to capture comorbidities like spinal stenosis or nerve compression impacting clinical documentation integrity and risk adjustment. Keywords: M41.42, Spinal Stenosis, Comorbidity Coding, CDI, Risk Adjustment
Patient presents with complaints of lower back pain, potentially indicative of lumbar levoscoliosis. Symptoms include discomfort in the lumbar spine region and possible postural changes. Physical examination reveals a leftward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region, consistent with levoscoliosis. The Cobb angle, measured from radiographic imaging (X-ray of the lumbar spine), quantifies the degree of curvature. Adam's forward bend test was performed, highlighting the rotational component of the scoliosis. Differential diagnoses considered include lumbar strain, degenerative disc disease, and other spinal deformities. Assessment confirms a diagnosis of lumbar levoscoliosis. Treatment plan may include observation, physical therapy focusing on core strengthening and postural exercises, bracing, or in severe cases, surgical intervention such as spinal fusion. Patient education provided on lumbar levoscoliosis causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Follow-up scheduled to monitor scoliosis progression and assess treatment efficacy. ICD-10 code M41.02 (Lumbar levoscoliosis) is applicable. Further investigations may include MRI to assess for any underlying neurological involvement.