M16.51
BillableUnilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Osteoarthritis of the right hip that developed as a result of a previous injury or trauma to that hip.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates the right hip is affected and that osteoarthritis is secondary to prior trauma
- •This is more specific than M16.50 and should be used when laterality is documented
Code Hierarchy
└M16Osteoarthritis of hip└M16.5Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip└M16.51Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip
└M16.51Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip