Congenital kyphosis, cervical region

This code signifies a congenital spinal deformity characterized by an abnormal, exaggerated anterior curvature (humpback) specifically located in the cervical spine at birth. It indicates a structural malformation of the vertebrae in the neck present from development.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of congenital kyphosis affecting the cervical region. This diagnosis is typically made in infancy or early childhood based on physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI confirming the vertebral anomaly.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "congenital" and "cervical region" to differentiate from acquired or other spinal segments.
• Do not confuse with kyphosis due to postural issues or other acquired conditions (e.g., Scheuermann's disease), which have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• Look for associated congenital anomalies, as these may require additional coding.