M84.879
BillableOther disorders of continuity of bone, unspecified ankle and foot
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bone disorder affecting the continuity or structural integrity of bone in the ankle or foot area when the specific side is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
- •Query provider to clarify which foot is affected for accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└M84Disorder of continuity of bone└M84.8Other disorders of continuity of bone└M84.87Other disorders of continuity of bone, ankle and foot└M84.879Other disorders of continuity of bone, unspecified ankle and foot
└M84.879Other disorders of continuity of bone, unspecified ankle and foot