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M19.079

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Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified 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 ankle and foot when the specific side is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality is not specified or when bilateral involvement is present
  • •Request clarification from provider if documentation allows for more specific laterality coding

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.0Primary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.07Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot└M19.079Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot
└M19.079Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot

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