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M24.28

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Disorder of ligament, vertebrae

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 that support the vertebrae in the spine, which may cause back pain, instability, or restricted movement.

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies to spinal ligament disorders; verify it's not a vertebral fracture or disc herniation
  • •Consider if additional codes are needed for associated back pain (M54.x) or spinal stenosis

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.2Disorder of ligament└M24.28Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
└M24.28Disorder of ligament, vertebrae

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