M24.08
BillableLoose body, other site
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A loose fragment of bone or cartilage floating inside a joint at a location other than the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, or toe.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific anatomical site in the medical record for clarity
- •Use this code for loose bodies in less common joint locations
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.0Loose body in joint└M24.08Loose body, other site
└M24.08Loose body, other site