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

The ICD-10 codes for avascular necrosis of the hip are M87.851 for the right femur, M87.852 for the left femur, and M87.859 for unspecified femur.

How is avascular necrosis of the hip diagnosed?

Avascular necrosis of the hip is primarily diagnosed using MRI, which can reveal subchondral collapse and other characteristic signs.

ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of Hip(M87.851, M16.9, M87.85)

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Comprehensive guide on ICD-10 coding for avascular necrosis of the hip, including documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Osteonecrosis of HipAseptic Necrosis of HipIschemic Necrosis of Hip

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Avascular Necrosis of Hip

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M87.851	Osteonecrosis of right femur	Use when avascular necrosis is confirmed in the right femoral head with documented laterality.	MRI findings showing subchondral collapse History of corticosteroid use or alcohol abuse
M87.852	Osteonecrosis of left femur	Use when avascular necrosis is confirmed in the left femoral head with documented laterality.	MRI findings showing subchondral collapse History of corticosteroid use or alcohol abuse
M87.859	Osteonecrosis of unspecified femur	Use when avascular necrosis is confirmed but laterality cannot be determined.	MRI findings showing subchondral collapse History of corticosteroid use or alcohol abuse

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other osteonecrosis, right femur

M87.851Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecifiedM16.9

Use only if osteoarthritis is secondary to AVN and both conditions are documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Avascular Necrosis of Hip.

Failure to document etiology of AVN

Impact

Clinical: May affect treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always include etiology in patient history., Use templates to ensure comprehensive documentation.

Coding AVN without specifying laterality

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding standards., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always document and code the specific side affected by AVN.

Laterality Documentation

Impact

Failure to document laterality can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory fields in EHR for laterality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M87.851.

Primary Code

M87.851

Other osteonecrosis, right femur

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ICD-10 Coding for Avascular Necrosis of Hip(M87.851, M16.9, M87.85)

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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