ICD-10 M40.12
Billable / SpecificOther secondary kyphosis, cervical region
About ICD-10-CM M40.12
ICD-10-CM code M40.12 represents Other secondary kyphosis, cervical region. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M40). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M40.12 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M40.12
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M40.12 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M40.12.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M40.12
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 22600 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22548 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22590 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22551 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22595 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22554 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22552 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22802 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22812 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
- 22800 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion CMS LCD
Convert M40.12 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M40.12 | 73741 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M40.12
Other codes in section M40-M43 (Deforming dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M40.12, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M40.12 billable? +
Yes, M40.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M40.12? +
Procedures frequently paired with M40.12 include: 22600, 22548, 22590, 22551, 22595.
What ICD-9 codes does M40.12 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M40.12 maps to ICD-9 codes: 73741. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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