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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis Unspecified

M19.90

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code M19.90 for unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

Billable Code
M19.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray confirms degenerative changes without site specification.
coding:
  • • No specific site or type documented in the medical record.
documentation:
  • • Provider note lacks specific site or type details.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease without specified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lack of site or type to justify M19.90.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E66.01

Morbid obesity

Use when obesity is a contributing factor to osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified osteoarthritis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified osteoarthritis is M19.90, used when both the site and type of osteoarthritis are not specified.

When should M19.90 be used?

Use M19.90 when osteoarthritis is confirmed but neither the site nor the type is specified in the documentation.

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