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M19.93

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Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified site

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Arthritis of the joints caused by another condition or disease rather than primary wear-and-tear, affecting an unspecified location.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify and document the underlying cause when possible for more specific coding
  • •Use this code when osteoarthritis results from metabolic, inflammatory, or other secondary conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.9Osteoarthritis, unspecified site└M19.93Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified site
└M19.93Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified site

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