M19.212
BillableSecondary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
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 left shoulder that developed as a result of another condition or disease affecting the joint.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure laterality is clearly documented in the clinical record before assigning this code
- •Link this code to the underlying condition causing the secondary osteoarthritis
Code Hierarchy
└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.2Secondary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.21Secondary osteoarthritis, shoulder└M19.212Secondary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
└M19.212Secondary osteoarthritis, left shoulder