ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M43.8
Other specified deforming dorsopathies
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M43.8
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- kyphosis and lordosis (M40.-)
- scoliosis (M41.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M43.8 (Other specified deforming dorsopathies)
ICD-10-CM code M43.8 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 M43.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M43.8 - Other specified deforming dorsopathies. 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 Other specified deforming dorsopathies.