What is the ICD-10 code for foot arthritis?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot is M19.071, while M19.072 is used for the left side.

How is post-traumatic foot arthritis coded?

Post-traumatic foot arthritis is coded as M19.17-, with an additional code for the original injury sequela.

ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis(M19.071, M06.87, M19.07)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for foot arthritis, including primary and post-traumatic osteoarthritis codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the footDegenerative joint disease of the foot

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Foot Arthritis

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
M19.071	Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot	Use when primary osteoarthritis affects the right ankle and/or foot, confirmed by imaging and clinical findings.	X-ray showing joint space narrowing Clinical documentation of joint pain and stiffness
M19.072	Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot	Use when primary osteoarthritis affects the left ankle and/or foot, confirmed by imaging and clinical findings.	X-ray showing joint space narrowing Clinical documentation of joint pain and stiffness
M19.17	Post-traumatic osteoarthritis	Use when osteoarthritis is secondary to a previous injury, confirmed by clinical history and imaging.	History of trauma with imaging showing joint degeneration

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

M19.071Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and footM06.87

Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and footM19.071

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Foot Arthritis.

Failing to document imaging results

Impact

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

Mitigation

Ensure imaging is part of the diagnostic process, Include imaging findings in the medical record

Using unspecified codes when specific laterality is documented

Impact

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

Mitigation

Always use the most specific code available, specifying laterality and joint involvement.

Specificity of coding

Impact

Audits may focus on the use of unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Mitigation

Educate providers on the importance of documenting laterality and specific joint involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M19.071.

Primary Code

M19.071

Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

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ICD-10 Coding for Foot Arthritis(M19.071, M06.87, M19.07)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for foot arthritis?

How is post-traumatic foot arthritis coded?

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