M24.562
BillableContracture, left knee
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 knee that limits knee bending and straightening.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left knee is documented; do not assume laterality
- •Review clinical notes for the underlying cause (post-injury, post-surgery, or degenerative) for complete coding
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint└M24.56Contracture, knee└M24.562Contracture, left knee
└M24.562Contracture, left knee