M24.651
BillableAnkylosis, right hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the right hip joint becomes stiff and loses its ability to move due to abnormal fusion of the joint surfaces.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm right hip is documented; hip ankylosis significantly impacts mobility and gait
- •Consider associated complications such as contractures or functional limitations in activities of daily living
Code Hierarchy
└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.6Ankylosis of joint└M24.65Ankylosis, hip└M24.651Ankylosis, right hip
└M24.651Ankylosis, right hip