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M19.021

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Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow

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

What This Code Means

Wear and tear arthritis of the right elbow joint, occurring without a prior injury or underlying condition.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right elbow is explicitly documented in the medical record
  • •Primary OA of the elbow is less common than hip or knee; verify diagnosis accuracy

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.0Primary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.02Primary osteoarthritis, elbow└M19.021Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow
└M19.021Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow

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