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M12.342

Billable

Palindromic rheumatism, left hand

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 recurring episodes of joint pain and swelling in the left hand that typically resolve completely between flare-ups.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm that the condition affects the left hand and not a specific digit; if only one finger is involved, document accordingly
  • •The fifth character '2' indicates left side; always verify laterality matches the clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M12Other and unspecified arthropathy└M12.3Palindromic rheumatism└M12.34Palindromic rheumatism, hand└M12.342Palindromic rheumatism, left hand
└M12.342Palindromic rheumatism, left hand

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