M24.042

M24.042

Billable

Loose body in left finger joint(s)

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 one or more joints of the left hand fingers.

Coding Tips

•This code applies to any finger joint on the left hand; document the specific finger(s) affected in the clinical record for reference
•Distinguish between finger joints and thumb joints; thumb involvement may require different coding

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements └M24.0Loose body in joint └M24.04Loose body in finger joints └M24.042Loose body in left finger joint(s)

└M24.042Loose body in left finger joint(s)