M43.9

Applicable To

• Curvature of spine NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Acquired deformity of spine

• Curvature of spine

• Deforming dorsopathy

• Deformity of spine, acquired

Clinical Information

• Deformities of the spine characterized by abnormal bending or flexure in the vertebral column. They may be bending forward kyphosis), backward lordosis), or sideway scoliosis).

Details

• M43.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M43.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M43.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 M43.9 may differ.