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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis

ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis

M19.071
M19.072
M19.17-

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

Also Known as:
Osteoarthritis of the foot
Degenerative joint disease of the foot
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis

Use ICD-10 code M19.071 for primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

Billable Code
M19.071
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed osteoarthritis via imaging and clinical symptoms
coding:
  • • Specify laterality and joint involvement

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the right foot joints

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and confirms osteoarthritis through imaging.

Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

Billable Code
M19.072
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed osteoarthritis via imaging and clinical symptoms
coding:
  • • Specify laterality and joint involvement

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the left foot joints

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and confirms osteoarthritis through imaging.

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Non-Billable
M19.17-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Osteoarthritis due to previous injury

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis due to previous injury

Important Notes

  • • Document the trauma history and link to the osteoarthritis diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.671

Pain in right foot

Use as a secondary code if pain persists despite treatment.

M79.672

Pain in left foot

Use as a secondary code if pain persists despite treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for foot arthritis?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot is M19.071, while M19.072 is used for the left side.

How is post-traumatic foot arthritis coded?

Post-traumatic foot arthritis is coded as M19.17-, with an additional code for the original injury sequela.

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