M93.242
BillableOsteochondritis dissecans, joints of left hand
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 joints of the left hand separate or die, causing pain and potential joint damage.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies left hand joints are affected
- •Note any impact on hand function or grip strength if clinically relevant
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.2Osteochondritis dissecans└M93.24Osteochondritis dissecans of joints of hand└M93.242Osteochondritis dissecans, joints of left hand
└M93.242Osteochondritis dissecans, joints of left hand