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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement

ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement

M24.151
M24.159
M25.859

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

Also Known as:
FAI
Hip Impingement Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement

Use ICD-10 code M24.151 for other articular cartilage disorders, right hip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip

Billable Code
M24.151
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Labral tear confirmed by MRI
documentation:
  • • Alpha angle >55° documented

Applicable To

  • • Cam-type FAI with labral tear
  • • Pincer-type FAI with labral tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging findings are documented to support the use of this code.

Other articular cartilage disorders, unspecified hip

Billable Code
M24.159
Billable

Applicable To

  • • FAI without labral tear but with cartilage damage

Important Notes

  • • Document specific cartilage findings to support this code.

Other specified joint disorders, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M25.859
Billable

Applicable To

  • • FAI with joint derangement not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lack of specific findings is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S73.19-

Traumatic rupture of other and unspecified ligaments of hip

Use if there is a traumatic labral tear.

M25.55

Pain in hip

Use if pain is a primary focus of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for femoroacetabular impingement?

The ICD-10 code for femoroacetabular impingement with labral tear is M24.151 for the right hip. Use M24.159 for unspecified hip without labral tear.

How is femoroacetabular impingement diagnosed?

Femoroacetabular impingement is diagnosed through clinical examination and confirmed with imaging such as MRI or CT showing labral tears or cartilage damage.

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