M18.3
Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
Use a more specific code (3 billable)
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
Instructional Notes
Includes
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint NOS
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M15-M19Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)
M18Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
M18.3Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointNot billable
M18.30Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, unspecified handBillable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M18.3:
chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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