M18.2
BillableBilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Wear and tear arthritis affecting the thumb joint at the base on both hands, resulting from previous trauma or injury.
Coding Tips
- •This code is bilateral, meaning both hands are affected; do not use additional laterality codes
- •Post-traumatic indicates the osteoarthritis developed following a previous injury to the joint
Code Hierarchy
└M18Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint└M18.2Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
└M18.2Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints