Congenital lordosis, unspecified region

This diagnosis code signifies an abnormal inward curvature of the spine, present at birth, where the specific anatomical region of the lordosis (e.g., cervical, thoracic, lumbar) is not documented. It indicates a congenital spinal deformity characterized by an exaggerated anterior convexity.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "congenital lordosis" but lacks specificity regarding the affected spinal segment. This code is appropriate when the provider has not identified or recorded the precise location of the lordotic curve.

• Avoid using this code if the specific region of congenital lordosis is documented (e.g., cervical, lumbar); instead, use a more specific code from the Q76.4 subcategory.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "congenital" to differentiate from acquired lordosis (M40.5-).
• Query the provider for clarification on the specific spinal region if possible, to allow for more precise coding.