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M19.072

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Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

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 ankle and foot caused by aging and joint use over time.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left ankle and/or foot is documented in the clinical record
  • •Distinguish between ankle joint involvement and foot joint involvement if possible

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.0Primary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.07Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot└M19.072Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
└M19.072Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

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