M16.7
BillableOther unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Osteoarthritis affecting one hip that is not primary osteoarthritis but resulted from another condition or cause.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when osteoarthritis is secondary to a condition other than trauma; document the underlying cause
- •Ensure only one hip is documented as affected; if both hips are involved, use M16.6 instead
Code Hierarchy
└M16Osteoarthritis of hip└M16.7Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hip
└M16.7Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hip