M24.272
BillableDisorder of ligament, left 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 left ankle joint, which may include sprains, tears, or other ligament damage causing pain or instability.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left ankle is explicitly documented in the medical record
- •Review whether this is a chronic sequela of a previous ankle injury or an acute condition
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.27Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot└M24.272Disorder of ligament, left ankle
└M24.272Disorder of ligament, left ankle