M24.273
BillableDisorder of ligament, unspecified 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 ankle joint when the specific side (left or right) is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality is not documented; attempt to clarify with provider documentation
- •If this is an acute ankle sprain, consider whether an S-code injury code is more appropriate
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.27Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot└M24.273Disorder of ligament, unspecified ankle
└M24.273Disorder of ligament, unspecified ankle