M92.62
BillableJuvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, left ankle
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 plates in the bones of the left ankle and foot (tarsal bones) become inflamed and damaged in children, causing pain and swelling in the ankle area.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left ankle is documented in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Differentiate from M92.61 (right ankle) based on clinical findings and imaging
Code Hierarchy
└M92Other juvenile osteochondrosis└M92.6Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus└M92.62Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, left ankle
└M92.62Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, left ankle