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Look For One-To-One Match For Kyphosis Codes In ICD-10

Published on Thu Apr 23, 2015

Tip: Be specific about the cause and type of kyphosis.  Kyphosis is a condition of excessive forward curvature of the spine, typically in the thoracic segments. Kyphosis is also known as roundback or Kelso’s hunchback. This causes the back to develop bowing and the patient has a slouching posture. You may look for one or more of these terms in the clinical [...]
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