icd 9 code for olecranon spur

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2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 726.91 : Exostosis of unspecified site. Short description: Exostosis, site NOS. ICD-9-CM 726.91 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 726.91 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015 ...

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What is the ICD 10 code for olecranon spur?

ICD-10-CM Code for Osteophyte, elbow M25. 72.

What is the ICD 10 code for olecranon spur left elbow?

M25.722M25. 722 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is olecranon spur?

An olecranon spur is an extra bone prominence on the point of the elbow, which is present in some people. These spurs result from a pulling of triceps – entheseopathy.

What is an olecranon Enthesophyte?

Olecranon enthesophytes (bone spurs) are a condition that happens long after the accompanying activity has ceased and is the body's way of responding to stress [9]. Enthesophytes are abnormal bony projections at the attachment of a tendon or ligament.