What is the ICD-10 code for osteonecrosis of the hip?

The ICD-10 code for idiopathic osteonecrosis of the right femur is M87.051. For drug-induced cases, use M87.151.

How is osteonecrosis of the hip documented?

Document osteonecrosis with imaging findings, etiology, and stage. Include active status and treatment plans.

ICD-10 Coding for Osteonecrosis of the Hip(M87.051, M87.0, M87.05)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for osteonecrosis of the hip, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Avascular Necrosis of the HipAVN of the HipIschemic Necrosis of the Hip

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Osteonecrosis 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
M87.051	Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femur	Use when the patient has idiopathic AVN of the right femur confirmed by imaging.	MRI confirmation of necrotic lesion without trauma or drug history
M87.151	Osteonecrosis due to drugs, right femur	Use when osteonecrosis is confirmed to be drug-induced.	Documentation of drug regimen causing osteonecrosis

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femur

M87.051Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Osteonecrosis due to drugs, right femurM87.151

Use if osteonecrosis is linked to drug use, such as corticosteroids.

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femurM87.051

Use if no drug or trauma history is present.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Osteonecrosis of the Hip.

Failing to document the stage of osteonecrosis

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Ensure radiologist includes stage in imaging report., Train staff on importance of staging documentation.

Coding osteoarthritis without confirming causal link to AVN

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment may affect reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation explicitly links OA to AVN before coding both.

Etiology Documentation

Impact

Risk of audits due to insufficient documentation of osteonecrosis etiology.

Mitigation

Ensure comprehensive documentation of the cause of osteonecrosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M87.051.

Primary Code

M87.051

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right femur

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ICD-10 Coding for Osteonecrosis of the Hip(M87.051, M87.0, M87.05)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteonecrosis of the hip?

How is osteonecrosis of the hip documented?

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