Why ICD-10 codes are important
The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Code M25. 511 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in Right Shoulder. It is considered a joint disorder.
Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder M19. 019 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M19. 019 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M19. 011 Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
ICD-10 | Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder (M19. 011)
According to Coding Clinic: “Assign code M16. 0—Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip for degenerative changes of hips”. Coding Clinic's rationale is, “ICD-10- CM's Alphabetic Index under “Degeneration, joint disease” instructs “see Osteoarthritis.”
511 – Pain in Right Shoulder. Code M25. 511 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in Right Shoulder.
011 (Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder) and M19. 012 (Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder) for a patient with bilateral shoulder OA.
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder is a gradual wearing of the articular cartilage that leads to pain and stiffness. As the joint surface degenerates, the subchondral bone remodels, losing its sphericity and congruity. The joint capsule also becomes thickened, leading to further loss of shoulder rotation.
M19. 012 Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
519.
ICD-10 Code for Other specified arthritis, unspecified site- M13. 80- Codify by AAPC.
36 Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region.
Secondary osteoarthritis happens when your cartilage is damaged by another disease or medical condition. Things that can cause it or make it more likely include: Obesity , which puts more stress on your joints, especially your knees.