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M11.261

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Other chondrocalcinosis, right knee

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 right knee joint cartilage, causing inflammation, swelling, and difficulty with movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right knee is documented; do not use if left knee or bilateral involvement is present
  • •Chondrocalcinosis may be associated with acute flares; document if acute exacerbation is present

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.2Other chondrocalcinosis└M11.26Other chondrocalcinosis, knee└M11.261Other chondrocalcinosis, right knee
└M11.261Other chondrocalcinosis, right knee

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