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M12.372

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Palindromic rheumatism, left ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

A type of arthritis causing recurring episodes of joint pain and swelling in the left ankle and foot, with symptoms that appear and disappear unpredictably.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left ankle and foot; verify laterality in the medical record
  • •Palindromic rheumatism may progress to other forms of arthritis; monitor and document any changes in presentation

Code Hierarchy

└M12Other and unspecified arthropathy└M12.3Palindromic rheumatism└M12.37Palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot└M12.372Palindromic rheumatism, left ankle and foot
└M12.372Palindromic rheumatism, left ankle and foot

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