M94.8X4
BillableOther specified disorders of cartilage, hand
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A disorder affecting the cartilage in the hand that doesn't fit into other specific categories. This can include damage, degeneration, or other problems with the cartilage tissue in this area.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the cartilage disorder is not better described by other M94 codes
- •Ensure documentation specifies the hand location to justify the X4 seventh character
Code Hierarchy
└M94Other disorders of cartilage└M94.8Other specified disorders of cartilage└M94.8XOther specified disorders of cartilage└M94.8X4Other specified disorders of cartilage, hand
└M94.8X4Other specified disorders of cartilage, hand