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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arthritic Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Arthritic Pain

M06.9
M16.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthritic pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Joint Pain
Arthralgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arthritic Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthritic Pain

Use ICD-10 code M06.9 for rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

Billable Code
M06.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rheumatoid factor and symmetrical joint involvement.

Applicable To

  • • Rheumatoid arthritis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified

Billable Code
M16.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • X-ray evidence of joint space narrowing
  • • Presence of osteophytes

Applicable To

  • • Hip osteoarthritis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document specific joint involvement and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Use for chronic pain management related to rheumatoid arthritis.

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management related to osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arthritic pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified arthritic pain is M06.9 for rheumatoid arthritis and M16.9 for osteoarthritis of the hip.

How do you code chronic pain due to arthritis?

Chronic pain due to arthritis is coded with G89.29, used alongside the specific arthritis code like M06.9 or M16.9.

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