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M12.329

Billable

Palindromic rheumatism, unspecified elbow

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

What This Code Means

A type of arthritis that causes sudden, temporary joint pain and swelling that comes and goes, affecting the elbow but the specific side is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the elbow is affected but laterality (right/left) is not documented
  • •Query the provider if possible to determine which elbow is involved for more specific coding

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