M24.171
BillableOther articular cartilage disorders, right ankle
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Damage or disease of the cartilage in the right ankle joint, including conditions like cartilage wear, degeneration, or other non-inflammatory cartilage problems.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific cartilage condition documented (e.g., chondromalacia, cartilage defect) to ensure accurate code selection
- •Confirm laterality is documented as right ankle; if not specified, use M24.173 (unspecified ankle)
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.1Other articular cartilage disorders└M24.17Other articular cartilage disorders, ankle and foot└M24.171Other articular cartilage disorders, right ankle
└M24.171Other articular cartilage disorders, right ankle