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M89.771

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Major osseous defect, right ankle and foot

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 right ankle and foot, affecting the tarsal, metatarsal, or phalangeal bones.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific bones involved (tarsal, metatarsal, or phalanges) when available for clinical clarity
  • •Confirm right side laterality is documented to ensure proper code selection

Code Hierarchy

└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.7Major osseous defect└M89.77Major osseous defect, ankle and foot└M89.771Major osseous defect, right ankle and foot
└M89.771Major osseous defect, right ankle and foot

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