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M19.09

Billable

Primary osteoarthritis, other specified site

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 joints not covered by other primary osteoarthritis codes, such as the jaw or spine.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific anatomical site affected since this is a catch-all code
  • •Review documentation carefully to ensure no more specific M19 code applies

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.0Primary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.09Primary osteoarthritis, other specified site
└M19.09Primary osteoarthritis, other specified site

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