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M77.12

Billable

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

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left elbow; ensure laterality is clearly documented
  • •Distinguish from medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) which affects the inner elbow bump

Code Hierarchy

└M77Other enthesopathies└M77.1Lateral epicondylitis└M77.12Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow
└M77.12Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow

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