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M19.271

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Secondary osteoarthritis, right 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 of the right ankle and foot that developed as a result of another condition or injury.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the right ankle/foot; use M19.272 for left and M19.279 for unspecified
  • •Document whether the condition affects the ankle, foot, or both structures

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.2Secondary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.27Secondary osteoarthritis, ankle and foot└M19.271Secondary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
└M19.271Secondary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

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