M91.82
BillableOther juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, left leg
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bone condition in children affecting the left hip and pelvis where the bone and cartilage junction deteriorates.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates the left side is affected before assigning this code
- •This code is more specific than M91.80 and should be used when laterality is documented
Code Hierarchy
└M91Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis└M91.8Other juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis└M91.82Other juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, left leg
└M91.82Other juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, left leg