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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Left Shoulder

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Left Shoulder

M19.012

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for osteoarthritis of left shoulder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Degenerative Joint Disease of Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder OA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Left Shoulder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Left Shoulder

Use ICD-10 code M19.012 for primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

Billable Code
M19.012
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of chronic degenerative changes in the left shoulder without trauma history.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must include imaging findings and specify laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of left shoulder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary osteoarthritis' and 'left shoulder' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.512

Pain in left shoulder

Use when pain is a dominant symptom alongside osteoarthritis.

Z78.0

Obesity

Use if obesity is contributing to the severity of osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoarthritis of the left shoulder?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the left shoulder is M19.012.

How do you document osteoarthritis of the left shoulder?

Documentation should specify 'primary osteoarthritis' and 'left shoulder,' supported by imaging findings like joint space narrowing or osteophytes.

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