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M24.174

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Other articular cartilage disorders, right foot

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 foot joint, including conditions like cartilage wear, degeneration, or other non-inflammatory cartilage problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which foot joint is affected (tarsal, metatarsal, etc.) in documentation when possible
  • •Confirm laterality is documented as right foot; if not specified, use M24.176 (unspecified foot)

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.1Other articular cartilage disorders└M24.17Other articular cartilage disorders, ankle and foot└M24.174Other articular cartilage disorders, right foot
└M24.174Other articular cartilage disorders, right foot

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