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M11.849

Billable

Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified hand

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 hand caused by crystal deposits that are not gout or pseudogout, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality is unspecified or cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Request clarification from the provider to determine if the condition is unilateral or bilateral for accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.8Other specified crystal arthropathies└M11.84Other specified crystal arthropathies, hand└M11.849Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified hand
└M11.849Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified hand

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