Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for avascular necrosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis
Use ICD-10 code M87.0 for idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of corticosteroids
Use when AVN is drug-induced by corticosteroids.
The ICD-10 code for avascular necrosis depends on the etiology: M87.0 for idiopathic cases, M87.1 for drug-induced, and M87.2 for post-traumatic.
Document avascular necrosis by specifying the etiology, laterality, and stage, supported by imaging findings such as MRI.