M24.251
BillableDisorder of ligament, right hip
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 right hip joint, which may include sprains, tears, or other ligament damage that causes pain or instability.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies right hip; if laterality is unclear, use M24.259 instead
- •Review clinical notes to determine if this is acute (recent injury) or chronic (ongoing condition) for potential additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.25Disorder of ligament, hip└M24.251Disorder of ligament, right hip
└M24.251Disorder of ligament, right hip