Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified

This code signifies an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that develops in children from birth up to three years of age, with no identifiable underlying cause. It represents a primary, structural spinal deformity observed in infancy.

Assign this code when documentation specifies idiopathic scoliosis diagnosed in an infant, and the specific spinal region affected is not documented. It is appropriate for initial diagnoses or follow-up encounters where the site remains unspecified.

• Ensure the patient's age at diagnosis falls within the infantile range (0-3 years).
• Only use this code when the specific site of scoliosis (e.g., thoracic, lumbar) is not documented.
• Distinguish from congenital scoliosis (Q67.5) or juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (M41.1-), which have different etiologies or age ranges.