M16.10
ICD-10 Equivalent of 715.15
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 715.15:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 715.15
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
What is the ICd-9 GEM?
The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
What is the most common form of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling, and reduced motion in your joints. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects your hands, knees, hips or spine. Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joints.
What happens when you lose cartilage?
Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement. When you lose cartilage, your bones rub together. Over time, this rubbing can permanently damage the joint. Risk factors for osteoarthritis include.
What are the treatments for osteoarthritis?
Most doctors use several methods, including medical history, a physical exam, x-rays, or lab tests. Treatments include exercise, medicines, and sometimes surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Osteoarthritis.
What is the ICd 10 code for osteoarthrosis?
715.15 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of osteoarthrosis, localized, primary, pelvic region and thigh. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
What does the no map flag mean?
No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system. Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system. Previous Code: 715.14.
ICD-10 Equivalent of 715
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 715:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 715
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.
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