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M11.822

Billable

Other specified crystal arthropathies, left elbow

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

What This Code Means

A joint condition in the left elbow caused by crystal deposits (such as calcium pyrophosphate or other mineral crystals) that are not gout or pseudogout, leading to inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the specific type of crystal arthropathy if documented (e.g., calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease) as this may affect code selection
  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented as 'left elbow' to support the '2' designation in the code

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.8Other specified crystal arthropathies└M11.82Other specified crystal arthropathies, elbow└M11.822Other specified crystal arthropathies, left elbow
└M11.822Other specified crystal arthropathies, left elbow

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