Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left shoulder osteoarthritis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Use ICD-10 code M19.012 for primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Pain in left shoulder
Use if pain is a significant focus of the encounter.
The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the left shoulder is M19.012. Use M19.112 if the osteoarthritis is post-traumatic.
For bilateral shoulder osteoarthritis, use M19.011 for the right shoulder and M19.012 for the left shoulder, as there is no single code for bilateral cases.