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

The ICD-10 code for idiopathic avascular necrosis of the left femur is M87.052, while secondary causes are coded as M87.852.

How do you code steroid-induced AVN of the left hip?

For steroid-induced AVN of the left hip, use M87.852 and include T38.0x5A for the adverse effect of glucocorticoids.

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Avascular Necrosis(M87.052, M87.0, M87.852)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for left hip avascular necrosis, including idiopathic and secondary causes, documentation requirements, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Osteonecrosis of the Left HipAseptic Necrosis of the Left Femur

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Hip Avascular Necrosis

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
M87.052	Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left femur	Use when AVN is idiopathic and affects the left femur.	MRI findings of subchondral collapse or crescent sign Exclusion of secondary causes
M87.852	Other osteonecrosis, left femur	Use when AVN is secondary to another condition or factor.	Documentation of secondary cause (e.g. corticosteroid use trauma)

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left femur

M87.052Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other osteonecrosis, left femurM87.852

Use for secondary causes such as drug-induced or post-traumatic.

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left femurM87.052

Use when no secondary cause is identified.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Hip Avascular Necrosis.

Failing to document etiology

Impact

Clinical: May affect treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Always document the cause of AVN if known.

Using unspecified codes when laterality is known

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding specificity requirements., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always specify laterality if documented.

Unspecified Coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports specific code selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M87.052.

Primary Code

M87.052

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left femur

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ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Avascular Necrosis(M87.052, M87.0, M87.852)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code steroid-induced AVN of the left hip?

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