Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for avascular necrosis of hip 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 of Hip
Use ICD-10 code M87.851 for osteonecrosis of right femur, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of steroids
Use if AVN is due to prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
Alcohol use disorder
Use if alcohol abuse is a contributing factor to AVN.
The ICD-10 codes for avascular necrosis of the hip are M87.851 for the right femur, M87.852 for the left femur, and M87.859 for unspecified femur.
Avascular necrosis of the hip is primarily diagnosed using MRI, which can reveal subchondral collapse and other characteristic signs.