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M11.08

Billable

Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, vertebrae

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Calcium crystal deposits that form in the spine and vertebral joints, potentially causing back pain and limited spinal mobility.

Coding Tips

  • •Document which vertebral region is affected (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) in the medical record
  • •This code does not require laterality specification as vertebrae are midline structures

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