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M99.88

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Other biomechanical lesions of rib cage

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Structural or mechanical problems affecting the rib cage and chest wall that impact breathing and movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the condition affects respiration or causes chest wall pain to support medical necessity
  • •Differentiate from costochondritis (M94.0) or other specific rib conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified└M99.8Other biomechanical lesions└M99.88Other biomechanical lesions of rib cage
└M99.88Other biomechanical lesions of rib cage

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