M24.422
BillableRecurrent dislocation, left elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the left elbow joint repeatedly dislocates (pops out of place), usually resulting from previous trauma or structural joint problems.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left side is documented in the medical record to justify the '2' laterality indicator
- •Consider if patient has associated ligament damage or requires surgical intervention, which may affect treatment planning
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.4Recurrent dislocation of joint└M24.42Recurrent dislocation, elbow└M24.422Recurrent dislocation, left elbow
└M24.422Recurrent dislocation, left elbow