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M25.271

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Flail joint, right ankle and foot

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 ankle and foot joint becomes unstable and moves excessively in multiple directions, affecting walking and stability.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right ankle/foot laterality is clearly documented
  • •Flail ankle often results from severe sprains, fractures, or chronic ankle instability and may impact mobility significantly

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.2Flail joint└M25.27Flail joint, ankle and foot└M25.271Flail joint, right ankle and foot
└M25.271Flail joint, right ankle and foot

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