M24.032
BillableLoose body in left wrist
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A fragment of bone, cartilage, or other tissue that has become detached and is floating freely inside the left wrist joint.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly identifies the left wrist to prevent laterality errors
- •Note any functional limitations or mechanical symptoms associated with the loose body
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.03Loose body in wrist└M24.032Loose body in left wrist
└M24.032Loose body in left wrist