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M16.9

Billable

Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Osteoarthritis of the hip when the type and specific details are not further specified in the medical record.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an unspecified code; use only when more specific codes (M16.0-M16.7) cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider for clarification on whether osteoarthritis is primary or secondary, and which hip(s) are affected

Code Hierarchy

└M16Osteoarthritis of hip└M16.9Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
└M16.9Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified

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