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M77.02

Billable

Medial epicondylitis, left elbow

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the inner bony bump of the left elbow (medial epicondyle) causing pain and tenderness, commonly called golfer's elbow.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left elbow; verify laterality documentation before coding
  • •Distinguish from lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) which affects the outer elbow bump

Code Hierarchy

└M77Other enthesopathies└M77.0Medial epicondylitis└M77.02Medial epicondylitis, left elbow
└M77.02Medial epicondylitis, left elbow

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