M89.231
BillableOther disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A developmental or growth disorder affecting bone formation in the right forearm bone on the thumb side (ulna).
Coding Tips
- •Verify right-sided ulna involvement is documented; do not assume based on dominance
- •Distinguish from radius involvement, which would require a different code
Code Hierarchy
└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.2Other disorders of bone development and growth└M89.23Other disorders of bone development and growth, ulna and radius└M89.231Other disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna
└M89.231Other disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna