M24.552
BillableContracture, left hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A permanent tightening or shortening of muscles and tissues in the left hip that restricts hip movement and mobility.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left hip is specifically documented in the medical record
- •Check for related diagnoses such as osteoarthritis or post-surgical complications that may need separate codes
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint└M24.55Contracture, hip└M24.552Contracture, left hip
└M24.552Contracture, left hip