Other secondary scoliosis, cervical region

This code describes an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine in the neck region (cervical spine) that is not congenital or idiopathic. It signifies scoliosis that develops as a result of an underlying condition, such as neuromuscular disorders, trauma, or tumors, rather than being a primary spinal deformity.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a secondary form of scoliosis affecting the cervical spine. This typically occurs in patients with pre-existing conditions known to cause spinal deformities, and the scoliosis is explicitly linked to that underlying cause. Documentation should specify the cervical region and the secondary nature of the scoliosis.

• Always sequence the underlying cause of the secondary scoliosis first, if known and actively treated.
• Distinguish carefully between idiopathic, congenital, and secondary scoliosis; documentation must support the "other secondary" classification.
• Ensure the documentation specifies the cervical region; do not use this code for scoliosis in other spinal segments.