M24.172
BillableOther articular cartilage disorders, left 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 left 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 left 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└M24.172Other articular cartilage disorders, left ankle
└M24.172Other articular cartilage disorders, left ankle