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M24.249

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Disorder of ligament, unspecified hand

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 hand when the specific side (right or left) is not documented or affects both hands.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when hand laterality is not specified in the medical record
  • •Query provider for clarification on which hand or hands are affected

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.24Disorder of ligament, hand└M24.249Disorder of ligament, unspecified hand
└M24.249Disorder of ligament, unspecified hand

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