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M24.072

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Loose body in left ankle

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 ankle joint, causing pain, swelling, or a sensation of instability.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the laterality clearly to distinguish from right ankle involvement
  • •Consider whether the loose body is a sequela of prior ankle trauma or a degenerative process

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.07Loose body in ankle and toe joints└M24.072Loose body in left ankle
└M24.072Loose body in left ankle

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