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M25.722

Billable

Osteophyte, left elbow

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

What This Code Means

Bone spurs that have developed in the left elbow joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the left elbow; use M25.721 for right elbow or M25.729 if laterality is unknown
  • •Verify documentation for any associated functional limitations or pain related to the osteophytes

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.7Osteophyte└M25.72Osteophyte, elbow└M25.722Osteophyte, left elbow
└M25.722Osteophyte, left elbow

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