M87.033
BillableIdiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified radius
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.209V24HCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.482ESRDHCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.000RxHCCHCC 80 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.000What This Code Means
Death of bone tissue without infection in the forearm bone (radius) when the specific side is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
- •Query the provider to determine if right or left radius is affected for more specific coding
Clinical Significance
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified radius represents bone death in the forearm when laterality is not documented, indicating a condition that can significantly impact wrist function and hand mobility. This diagnosis requires orthopedic management and monitoring for potential progression requiring surgical intervention.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of aseptic necrosis affecting radius bone
- ✓Confirmation of idiopathic etiology without identifiable cause
- ✓Imaging studies demonstrating bone necrosis in radial structures
- ✓Absence of laterality specification in medical documentation
- ✓Clinical exclusion of infectious causes
- ✓Wrist and forearm functional assessment and limitations
- ✓Treatment plan documentation including therapeutic interventions
- ✓Pain management strategies and functional impact assessment
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M87Osteonecrosis└M87.0Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone└M87.03Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of radius, ulna and carpus└M87.033Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified radius
└M87.033Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified radius