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M11.821

Billable

Other specified crystal arthropathies, right elbow

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Crystal deposits in the right elbow joint causing inflammation and reduced range of motion.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right elbow is specifically documented in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •Differentiate from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and other elbow conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.8Other specified crystal arthropathies└M11.82Other specified crystal arthropathies, elbow└M11.821Other specified crystal arthropathies, right elbow
└M11.821Other specified crystal arthropathies, right elbow

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