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M24.229

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Disorder of ligament, unspecified elbow

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

What This Code Means

A condition affecting the ligaments in the elbow joint when the specific side (right or left) is not documented or is affecting both elbows.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality is not specified in the medical record
  • •Query provider if documentation is unclear about which elbow is affected

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.22Disorder of ligament, elbow└M24.229Disorder of ligament, unspecified elbow
└M24.229Disorder of ligament, unspecified elbow

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