M01.X2
Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Direct infection of elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Use a more specific code (3 billable)
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M00-M02Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)
M01Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.XDirect infection of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.X2Direct infection of elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereNot billable
M01.X21Direct infection of right elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X22Direct infection of left elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X29Direct infection of unspecified elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M01.X2:
categoryM01
Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
View context instructionschapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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