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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Avascular Necrosis

ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Avascular Necrosis

M87.051
M87.151
M87.251

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right hip avascular necrosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Hip AVN
Osteonecrosis of the Right Hip
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Avascular Necrosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Hip Avascular Necrosis

Use ICD-10 code M87.051 for idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femur, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femur

Billable Code
M87.051
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed AVN with no identifiable cause
documentation:
  • • MRI findings and absence of trauma or drug use

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic avascular necrosis of right femoral head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies idiopathic nature and confirms with imaging.

Osteonecrosis due to drugs, right femur

Billable Code
M87.151
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented history of drug use, particularly corticosteroids
  • • MRI showing necrosis pattern

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced avascular necrosis of right femoral head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure drug use is clearly documented in the patient's history.

Osteonecrosis due to trauma, right femur

Billable Code
M87.251
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of trauma to the hip
  • • Imaging showing necrosis adjacent to fracture site

Applicable To

  • • Post-traumatic avascular necrosis of right femoral head

Important Notes

  • • Document trauma history and confirm with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.551

Pain in right hip

Use for documenting pain management as a focus of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right hip avascular necrosis?

The ICD-10 code for idiopathic avascular necrosis of the right femur is M87.051. For drug-induced cases, use M87.151, and for post-traumatic cases, use M87.251.

How is right hip AVN documented?

Document right hip AVN by specifying the etiology, confirming with imaging, and detailing the stage and treatment plan. Include patient history and physical exam findings.

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