What is the ICD-10 code for femoroacetabular impingement?

The ICD-10 code for femoroacetabular impingement with labral tear is M24.151 for the right hip. Use M24.159 for unspecified hip without labral tear.

How is femoroacetabular impingement diagnosed?

Femoroacetabular impingement is diagnosed through clinical examination and confirmed with imaging such as MRI or CT showing labral tears or cartilage damage.

ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement(M24.151, M16.0, M24.15)

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Learn about femoroacetabular impingement ICD-10 coding, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

FAIHip Impingement Syndrome

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Femoroacetabular Impingement

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
M24.151	Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip	Use when FAI is confirmed with labral tear via imaging.	MRI showing labral tear Alpha angle >55° or crossover sign
M24.159	Other articular cartilage disorders, unspecified hip	Use when FAI is present with cartilage damage but no labral tear.	Chondral delamination on imaging
M25.859	Other specified joint disorders, not elsewhere classified	Use when FAI symptoms are present but no specific labral or cartilage damage is documented.	Clinical signs of impingement without imaging confirmation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip

M24.151Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Primary osteoarthritis of hipM16.0

Use if Tonnis grade ≥2 is present.

Other specified joint disorders, not elsewhere classifiedM25.859

Use if no specific cartilage or labral damage is documented.

Other articular cartilage disordersM24.15

Use if specific labral or cartilage damage is documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Femoroacetabular Impingement.

Documenting 'FAI' without specifying type

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential for denied claims

Mitigation

Always specify FAI type in documentation, Use structured templates for consistency

Using M25.859 when MRI confirms labral tear

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation

Mitigation

Use M24.15- instead

Imaging documentation

Impact

Lack of imaging confirmation for FAI codes

Mitigation

Ensure all FAI diagnoses are supported by imaging findings in the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M24.151.

Primary Code

M24.151

Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip

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ICD-10 Coding for Femoroacetabular Impingement(M24.151, M16.0, M24.15)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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