M93.222
BillableOsteochondritis dissecans, left elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where bone and cartilage in the left elbow joint separate or die, causing pain and potential joint damage.
Coding Tips
- •This code specifically indicates the left elbow; confirm left-sided involvement is documented
- •Document any history of repetitive stress or athletic activity that may have contributed to the condition
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.2Osteochondritis dissecans└M93.22Osteochondritis dissecans of elbow└M93.222Osteochondritis dissecans, left elbow
└M93.222Osteochondritis dissecans, left elbow