M24.40
BillableRecurrent dislocation, unspecified joint
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A joint repeatedly slips out of its normal position, but the specific joint location is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider to identify the specific joint affected to assign a more specific code
- •Use this code only when the joint cannot be determined from available documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.4Recurrent dislocation of joint└M24.40Recurrent dislocation, unspecified joint
└M24.40Recurrent dislocation, unspecified joint