M92.529
BillableJuvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, unspecified leg
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the growth plate at the top of the shinbone becomes inflamed and damaged in children, but the specific leg affected is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from medical record
- •Query provider if documentation indicates a specific leg to allow for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M92Other juvenile osteochondrosis└M92.5Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula└M92.52Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle└M92.529Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, unspecified leg
└M92.529Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, unspecified leg