M11.19
BillableFamilial chondrocalcinosis, multiple sites
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 form in the cartilage of multiple joints throughout the body, causing inflammation and joint pain.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates a familial/genetic form of chondrocalcinosis affecting multiple sites - do not use if only one joint is affected
- •Verify documentation confirms family history or genetic predisposition; if etiology is unknown or secondary, use M11.20 series instead
Code Hierarchy
└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.1Familial chondrocalcinosis└M11.19Familial chondrocalcinosis, multiple sites
└M11.19Familial chondrocalcinosis, multiple sites