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M77.11

Billable

Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the outer bony bump of the right elbow (lateral epicondyle) causing pain and tenderness, commonly called tennis elbow.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right elbow; confirm laterality is documented
  • •Often results from repetitive gripping, twisting, or racquet sports activities

Code Hierarchy

└M77Other enthesopathies└M77.1Lateral epicondylitis└M77.11Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
└M77.11Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

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