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M25.70

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Osteophyte, unspecified joint

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Bone spurs (osteophytes) that have developed in an unspecified joint location.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to identify the specific joint affected and use a more detailed code if possible
  • •Osteophytes are often associated with osteoarthritis; check if an osteoarthritis code would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.7Osteophyte└M25.70Osteophyte, unspecified joint
└M25.70Osteophyte, unspecified joint

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