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M19.229

Billable

Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified 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 elbow that developed as a result of another condition, but the side (left or right) is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should be used only when the specific elbow cannot be identified
  • •Attempt to clarify laterality through provider communication or clinical documentation review

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.2Secondary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.22Secondary osteoarthritis, elbow└M19.229Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified elbow
└M19.229Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified elbow

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