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M24.073

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Loose body in unspecified 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 an ankle joint, but the specific ankle (right or left) is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined; query the provider to assign M24.071 or M24.072 if possible
  • •Review imaging reports and clinical notes to clarify which ankle is affected

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.07Loose body in ankle and toe joints└M24.073Loose body in unspecified ankle
└M24.073Loose body in unspecified ankle

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