M24.311
BillablePathological dislocation of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The right shoulder joint has become dislocated due to disease or structural problems rather than an injury.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between pathological dislocation (disease-related) and traumatic dislocation (injury-related)
- •Document the underlying cause (arthritis, connective tissue disorder, etc.) for complete clinical picture
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.3Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified└M24.31Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified└M24.311Pathological dislocation of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified
└M24.311Pathological dislocation of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified