M11.252
BillableOther chondrocalcinosis, left hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Calcium crystal deposits in the left hip joint cartilage, causing inflammation and reduced hip mobility.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifically indicates left hip involvement; do not assume based on patient history
- •Distinguish from osteoarthritis (M16.x) or other hip conditions; chondrocalcinosis is crystal-specific
Code Hierarchy
└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.2Other chondrocalcinosis└M11.25Other chondrocalcinosis, hip└M11.252Other chondrocalcinosis, left hip
└M11.252Other chondrocalcinosis, left hip