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M16.4

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Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Arthritis of both hip joints that developed as a result of previous hip injuries or trauma to both sides.

Coding Tips

  • •This code requires documentation of both bilateral osteoarthritis and a history of hip trauma or injury
  • •Confirm the osteoarthritis is documented as resulting from or secondary to the prior trauma

Code Hierarchy

└M16Osteoarthritis of hip└M16.4Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip
└M16.4Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip

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