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M89.156

Billable

Complete physeal arrest, left distal 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 bottom of the left thighbone has completely stopped growing, affecting the lower leg length.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure left laterality is clearly documented to avoid miscoding as right-sided
  • •This location is critical for knee joint development and alignment

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