What is the ICD-10 code for avascular necrosis of the hip?

The ICD-10 code for idiopathic avascular necrosis of the hip is M87.05, while drug-induced cases use M87.15.

How is avascular necrosis of the hip diagnosed?

Avascular necrosis of the hip is diagnosed through imaging, such as MRI, which shows necrotic lesions and staging like ARCO.

ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip(M87.05, M87.0, M87.15)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for avascular necrosis of the hip, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Osteonecrosis of the HipIschemic Necrosis of the Hipavn the hip

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

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
M87.05	Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, pelvic region and thigh	Use when AVN is confirmed by imaging and no specific cause is identified.	MRI confirmation of necrotic lesion No identifiable cause despite workup
M87.15	Osteonecrosis due to drugs, pelvic region and thigh	Use when AVN is linked to drug use, particularly corticosteroids.	MRI findings consistent with AVN History of long-term corticosteroid use

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of pelvis and femur

M87.05

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Osteonecrosis due to previous traumaM87.25

Use when there is a history of trauma leading to AVN.

Osteonecrosis due to alcoholM87.35

Use when alcohol abuse is the cause of AVN.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Avascular Necrosis of the Hip.

Failure to document the cause of AVN.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Thorough patient history taking., Detailed documentation of drug use or trauma.

Using unspecified codes when etiology is known.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Identify and document the specific cause of AVN to use the correct code.

Etiology Documentation

Impact

Failure to document the specific cause of AVN can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough documentation of patient history and imaging findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M87.05.

Primary Code

M87.05

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of pelvis and femur

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ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip(M87.05, M87.0, M87.15)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for avascular necrosis of the hip?

How is avascular necrosis of the hip diagnosed?

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