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M24.212

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Disorder of ligament, left shoulder

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

What This Code Means

A problem with ligaments in the left shoulder joint, which may include ligament damage, laxity, or instability.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between ligament disorders and rotator cuff injuries; rotator cuff tears use different codes (S46.x)
  • •Confirm laterality is documented as left shoulder; if not specified, query the provider for clarification

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.21Disorder of ligament, shoulder└M24.212Disorder of ligament, left shoulder
└M24.212Disorder of ligament, left shoulder

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