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M14.88

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Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, vertebrae

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

What This Code Means

Joint inflammation and damage affecting the spine and vertebrae caused by another disease classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used for secondary arthropathies of the spine; identify and code the underlying systemic disease
  • •Consider whether the condition affects cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions for complete documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.8Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere└M14.88Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, vertebrae
└M14.88Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, vertebrae

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