M89.369
BillableHypertrophy of bone, unspecified tibia and fibula
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Abnormal thickening and enlargement of the bones in the tibia and/or fibula when the specific side is not documented or when both sides are affected.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when laterality is unspecified or when documentation does not clearly indicate right or left
- •This is the default code for tibia and fibula hypertrophy when side-specific codes cannot be applied
Code Hierarchy
└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.3Hypertrophy of bone└M89.36Hypertrophy of bone, tibia and fibula└M89.369Hypertrophy of bone, unspecified tibia and fibula
└M89.369Hypertrophy of bone, unspecified tibia and fibula