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M14.842

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Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand

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 left hand caused by another disease or condition classified elsewhere in the medical coding system.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a secondary diagnosis code - always code the underlying disease first (the condition causing the arthropathy)
  • •Ensure the primary condition is documented and coded before assigning this code

Code Hierarchy

└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.8Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere└M14.84Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, hand└M14.842Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand
└M14.842Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand

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