M11.159
BillableFamilial chondrocalcinosis, unspecified hip
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 build up in the hip cartilage, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.1Familial chondrocalcinosis└M11.15Familial chondrocalcinosis, hip└M11.159Familial chondrocalcinosis, unspecified hip
└M11.159Familial chondrocalcinosis, unspecified hip