ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M43.6
Torticollis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M43.6
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
- current injury - see Injury, of spine, by body region
- ocular torticollis (R29.891)
- psychogenic torticollis (F45.8)
- spasmodic torticollis (G24.3)
- torticollis due to birth injury (P15.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M43.6 (Torticollis)
ICD-10-CM code M43.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M43.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M43.6 - Torticollis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Torticollis.