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M89.151

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Complete physeal arrest, right proximal femur

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

What This Code Means

The growth plate at the top of the right thighbone has completely stopped growing, which can result in a shorter right leg.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates complete arrest, meaning the entire growth plate is affected
  • •Document the right side specification clearly to avoid confusion with left-sided codes

Code Hierarchy

└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.1Physeal arrest└M89.15Physeal arrest, femur└M89.151Complete physeal arrest, right proximal femur
└M89.151Complete physeal arrest, right proximal femur

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