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M89.749

Billable

Major osseous defect, unspecified hand

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

What This Code Means

A significant loss or defect in the bone structure of the hand when the specific side (right or left) is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if documentation indicates a specific side, as M89.741 or M89.742 would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.7Major osseous defect└M89.74Major osseous defect, hand└M89.749Major osseous defect, unspecified hand
└M89.749Major osseous defect, unspecified hand

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