M94.221
BillableChondromalacia, right elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Softening and breakdown of cartilage in the right elbow joint, causing pain and reduced function.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure right elbow is specifically documented, not just 'elbow'
- •Consider occupational or repetitive strain history in documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M94Other disorders of cartilage└M94.2Chondromalacia└M94.22Chondromalacia, elbow└M94.221Chondromalacia, right elbow
└M94.221Chondromalacia, right elbow