M16.9
Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Billable
Quick Reference
Degenerative joint disease of hip without laterality specification
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Degenerative joint disease of hip without laterality specification
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Hip pain with imaging showing arthritis
- Chronic hip osteoarthritis
- Hip injection procedures
- Total hip replacement evaluation
Documentation Requirements
- Document imaging findings (joint space narrowing, osteophytes)
- Specify laterality when possible (right, left, bilateral)
- Record pain level and functional limitations
- Note previous treatments attempted
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Hip osteoarthritisDegenerative joint disease of hipHip arthritis
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Post-traumatic hip arthritis (M16.5-)
- Rheumatoid arthritis of hip (M05-M06)
Coding Notes
Use M16.0 for bilateral, M16.1- for right/left specific
Weight loss and PT before joint replacement
Code obesity separately if contributory
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Code
M16.9
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Billable Status
Billable
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