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M24.572

Billable

Contracture, left ankle

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 ankle that restricts ankle movement and flexibility.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation specifies left ankle involvement
  • •Review for related diagnoses that may impact treatment and require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint└M24.57Contracture, ankle and foot└M24.572Contracture, left ankle
└M24.572Contracture, left ankle

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