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M24.039

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Loose body in unspecified wrist

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

What This Code Means

A small piece of bone or cartilage has become detached and is floating loose inside the wrist joint, causing pain and limited movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is truly unspecified before assigning this code; if documentation indicates either wrist, use M24.031 or M24.032 instead
  • •Loose bodies may be identified on imaging studies; document the joint location clearly to ensure accurate code selection

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.03Loose body in wrist└M24.039Loose body in unspecified wrist
└M24.039Loose body in unspecified wrist

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