Infantile idiopathic scoliosis, cervicothoracic region

This code represents a diagnosis of scoliosis of unknown origin that develops before the age of three, specifically affecting the cervical and thoracic spine. It is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in the neck and upper back regions, without an identifiable underlying cause.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis in a child under three years old, with the primary curvature located in the cervicothoracic spine. Supporting documentation should include the patient's age at diagnosis, the idiopathic nature of the scoliosis, and the specific spinal regions involved.

• Ensure the patient's age at diagnosis is clearly documented as under three years to differentiate from juvenile or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Verify that the scoliosis is explicitly stated as "idiopathic" and not secondary to another condition (e.g., congenital, neuromuscular).
• Confirm the curvature's primary location is the cervicothoracic region; avoid using this code if the curvature is solely thoracic or cervical.