ICD-10 code M16.11 for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
Regardless of the type of arthritis, symptoms of hip arthritis include:
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.
Why ICD-10 codes are important
ICD-10 | Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip (M16. 11)
ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip M16. 12.
ICD-10 | Pain in right hip (M25. 551)
ICD-10 Code for Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip- M16. 0- Codify by AAPC.
Osteoarthritis of the Hip Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, which means it causes gradual damage to the joint. It is the most common form of hip arthritis and can affect other joints. Hip osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear related to aging and worsens over time.
ICD-10 code M19. 90 for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
89.29 or the diagnosis term “chronic pain syndrome” to utilize ICD-10 code G89. 4.
M25. 559 - Pain in unspecified hip. ICD-10-CM.
551 - Pain in right hip. ICD-10-CM.
Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M16. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M16. 0 - other international versions of ICD-10 M16.
Primary osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, a rubbery material that eases the friction in your joints. It can happen in any joint but usually affects your fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, knees, or big toes. Osteoarthritis is more common in older people.
Code M25. 50 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in the Unspecified Joint. It falls under the category of Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
There are several different types of arthritis depending on the causal organism (Gonococcal, Pneumococcal, Streptococcal etc.), Infectious, Juvenile, due to some other disease and many other. Common types of arthritis found in medical records are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
HPI – Most of the patients comes to hospital for leg pain, hand pain, back pain and joint pains (eg: shoulder pain). ROS – Particular anatomical site symptoms will be described in this section.
As per coding policies, coders should not diagnose a disease , coder can only code what Physician diagnosed.
Treatment can help reducing symptoms, but arthritis cannot be cured totally. Most type of Arthritis can lasts for many years or can be there life long.