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M24.259

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Disorder of ligament, unspecified 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 hip joint when the specific side (left or right) is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from medical record documentation
  • •Query provider if possible to obtain laterality information for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.25Disorder of ligament, hip└M24.259Disorder of ligament, unspecified hip
└M24.259Disorder of ligament, unspecified hip

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