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M24.121

Billable

Other articular cartilage disorders, right elbow

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Damage or deterioration of the cartilage lining the right elbow joint.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right elbow is specifically documented before assigning this code
  • •Distinguish from epicondylitis and other elbow conditions with separate codes

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.1Other articular cartilage disorders└M24.12Other articular cartilage disorders, elbow└M24.121Other articular cartilage disorders, right elbow
└M24.121Other articular cartilage disorders, right elbow

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