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M14.821

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Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, right elbow

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

What This Code Means

Joint inflammation or damage in the right elbow caused by another disease classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

  • •Must include a secondary diagnosis code identifying the underlying systemic or metabolic disease
  • •Verify right elbow is specifically documented to ensure correct laterality

Code Hierarchy

└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.8Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere└M14.82Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, elbow└M14.821Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, right elbow
└M14.821Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, right elbow

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