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M24.222

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Disorder of ligament, left elbow

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

What This Code Means

A disorder affecting the ligaments in the left elbow joint, which may include sprains, tears, or other ligament damage.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies left elbow; if right is documented, use M24.221
  • •Check for associated conditions like lateral epicondylitis that may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.22Disorder of ligament, elbow└M24.222Disorder of ligament, left elbow
└M24.222Disorder of ligament, left elbow

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