M18.5

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint

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
  • Secondary 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
M18.5Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointNot billable
M18.50Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, unspecified handBillable
M18.51Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right handBillable
M18.52Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left handBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M18.5:

blockM15-M19
Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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