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M11.18

Billable

Familial chondrocalcinosis, vertebrae

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 spine, potentially causing back pain and reduced spinal mobility.

Coding Tips

  • •This code does not require laterality specification as vertebral involvement is typically bilateral or midline
  • •Document the specific vertebral level(s) affected if possible for additional clinical detail

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.1Familial chondrocalcinosis└M11.18Familial chondrocalcinosis, vertebrae
└M11.18Familial chondrocalcinosis, vertebrae

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