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M88.0

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Osteitis deformans of skull

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

What This Code Means

Paget's disease of bone affecting the skull, causing abnormal bone remodeling that leads to thickening, deformity, and potential neurological complications. This chronic condition can result in hearing loss and increased fracture risk.

Coding Tips

  • •Paget's disease (M88) is distinct from osteonecrosis (M87); ensure correct code selection based on pathophysiology
  • •Document complications such as hearing loss, neurological symptoms, or pathological fractures separately for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└M88Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]└M88.0Osteitis deformans of skull
└M88.0Osteitis deformans of skull

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