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M24.242

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Disorder of ligament, left hand

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 hand, which may include damage to the small connective tissues that support hand joints and movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left hand is documented; if right is documented, use M24.241
  • •Note whether the condition affects specific fingers or the entire hand structure

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.24Disorder of ligament, hand└M24.242Disorder of ligament, left hand
└M24.242Disorder of ligament, left hand

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