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M24.271

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Disorder of ligament, right ankle

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 ankle joint, which may include sprains, tears, or other ligament damage causing pain or instability.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between ankle ligament disorders and ankle sprains; sprains may have more specific codes in S9x series
  • •Verify right ankle is documented; if unclear, use M24.273

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.27Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot└M24.271Disorder of ligament, right ankle
└M24.271Disorder of ligament, right ankle

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