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M19.222

Billable

Secondary osteoarthritis, left elbow

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 elbow that developed as a result of another condition or disease affecting the joint.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left-sided involvement is clearly documented in the clinical notes
  • •Consider if this is related to occupational stress or previous trauma that triggered secondary changes

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.2Secondary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.22Secondary osteoarthritis, elbow└M19.222Secondary osteoarthritis, left elbow
└M19.222Secondary osteoarthritis, left elbow

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