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M24.569

Billable

Contracture, unspecified 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 knee when the specific side is not documented or both knees are affected.

Coding Tips

  • •Apply this code only when laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
  • •Query the provider for clarification to use the more specific right or left knee code when possible

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint└M24.56Contracture, knee└M24.569Contracture, unspecified knee
└M24.569Contracture, unspecified knee

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