M14.839
BillableArthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified wrist
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 wrist caused by another disease classified elsewhere, when the specific side is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
- •Query provider for clarification on left versus right wrist involvement when possible
Code Hierarchy
└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.8Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere└M14.83Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, wrist└M14.839Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified wrist
└M14.839Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified wrist