M24.052
BillableLoose body in left hip
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 left hip joint, potentially causing pain, clicking, or locking sensations.
Coding Tips
- •Document the laterality clearly in the medical record to ensure accurate code assignment
- •Hip loose bodies may result from osteoarthritis, trauma, or joint degeneration; review the clinical context for related diagnoses
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.05Loose body in hip└M24.052Loose body in left hip
└M24.052Loose body in left hip