M11.121
BillableFamilial chondrocalcinosis, right elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A hereditary condition where calcium deposits accumulate in the cartilage of the right elbow joint, causing inflammation and stiffness.
Coding Tips
- •The '1' in the fifth position indicates the right elbow; verify laterality in documentation before coding
- •This is a familial (inherited) form, not secondary to other conditions like hyperparathyroidism
Code Hierarchy
└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.1Familial chondrocalcinosis└M11.12Familial chondrocalcinosis, elbow└M11.121Familial chondrocalcinosis, right elbow
└M11.121Familial chondrocalcinosis, right elbow