What is the ICD-10 code for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is M19.011 for the right shoulder and M19.012 for the left shoulder.

How is acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis documented?

Documentation should include laterality, clinical findings such as tenderness, and imaging results showing joint space narrowing and osteophytes.

ICD-10 Coding for Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis(M19.011, M19.01, M19.012)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

AC Joint OsteoarthritisACJ Arthritis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M19.011	Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder	Use when primary osteoarthritis is diagnosed in the right acromioclavicular joint.	Tenderness over right AC joint Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing and osteophytes
M19.012	Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder	Use when primary osteoarthritis is diagnosed in the left acromioclavicular joint.	Tenderness over left AC joint Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing and osteophytes
M19.111	Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right shoulder	Use when osteoarthritis is secondary to trauma in the right acromioclavicular joint.	History of trauma to right AC joint Radiographic evidence of post-traumatic changes

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

M19.011Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Rotator cuff tearM75.1

Use only if a rotator cuff tear is confirmed by imaging.

Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulderM19.011

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis.

Failing to document trauma history for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials or audits.

Mitigation

Review patient history for prior injuries., Document any relevant trauma events.

Using unspecified codes when laterality is documented.

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in denied claims or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always specify laterality (right or left) in documentation to use the correct code.

Laterality documentation

Impact

Missing laterality can lead to coding errors.

Mitigation

Implement checklist for documentation review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M19.011.

Primary Code

M19.011

Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

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ICD-10 Coding for Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis(M19.011, M19.01, M19.012)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis?

How is acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis documented?

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