M94.259
BillableChondromalacia, unspecified hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Softening and degeneration of cartilage in the hip joint when the specific side (left or right) is not documented or cannot be determined.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality is truly unspecified in the medical record
- •Query provider for clarification on which hip is affected, as this impacts treatment planning
Code Hierarchy
└M94Other disorders of cartilage└M94.2Chondromalacia└M94.25Chondromalacia, hip└M94.259Chondromalacia, unspecified hip
└M94.259Chondromalacia, unspecified hip