M24.55
Contracture, hip
Clinical Information
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Permanent fixation of the hip in primary positions, with limited passive or active motion at the hip joint. Locomotion is difficult and pain is sometimes present when the hip is in motion. It may be caused by trauma, infection, or poliomyelitis. from current medical information & technology, 5th ed)
Details
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M24.55 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M24.55 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M24.55 – other international versions of ICD-10 M24.55 may differ.