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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of Hip

ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of Hip

M87.851
M87.852
M87.859

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.

Also Known as:
Osteonecrosis of Hip
Aseptic Necrosis of Hip
Ischemic Necrosis of Hip
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of Hip

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Osteonecrosis of right femur

Billable Code
M87.851
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI confirmation of AVN in the right femoral head

Applicable To

  • • Avascular necrosis of right femoral head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Osteonecrosis of left femur

Billable Code
M87.852
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Avascular necrosis of left femoral head

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

    Osteonecrosis of unspecified femur

    Billable Code
    M87.859
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Avascular necrosis of femoral head, unspecified

      Important Notes

      • • Avoid using unspecified codes unless absolutely necessary.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      Z79.51

      Long-term (current) use of steroids

      Use if AVN is due to prolonged corticosteroid therapy.

      Z72.0

      Alcohol use disorder

      Use if alcohol abuse is a contributing factor to AVN.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for avascular necrosis of the hip?

      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.

      How is avascular necrosis of the hip diagnosed?

      Avascular necrosis of the hip is primarily diagnosed using MRI, which can reveal subchondral collapse and other characteristic signs.

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