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M19.042

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Primary osteoarthritis, left hand

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

What This Code Means

Wear and tear arthritis in the left hand caused by aging and joint use over time, affecting the cartilage and bones.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left hand in the clinical record
  • •Ensure this is primary osteoarthritis, not secondary to trauma or other conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.0Primary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.04Primary osteoarthritis, hand└M19.042Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
└M19.042Primary osteoarthritis, left hand

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