M24.629
BillableAnkylosis, 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 an elbow joint becomes stiff and immobile due to abnormal fusion, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality information for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.6Ankylosis of joint└M24.62Ankylosis, elbow└M24.629Ankylosis, unspecified elbow
└M24.629Ankylosis, unspecified elbow