M24.429
BillableRecurrent dislocation, unspecified 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 elbow joint repeatedly dislocates (pops out of place) on an unspecified side, usually resulting from previous trauma or structural joint problems.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation; query provider if side is mentioned elsewhere in the record
- •This code is less specific and may trigger audits; attempt to clarify which elbow is affected
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.4Recurrent dislocation of joint└M24.42Recurrent dislocation, elbow└M24.429Recurrent dislocation, unspecified elbow
└M24.429Recurrent dislocation, unspecified elbow