Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
ICD-10 Code: M19.90
Unspecified Osteoarthritis, Unspecified Site
Degenerative joint disease without specification of joint location.
Clinical Information
OA is the most common form of arthritis. Used when joint location not specified.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use when OA documented without specifying joint
- 2If joint specified, use site-specific codes
Common Uses
- OA on problem list without site specification
Related ICD-10 Codes
M17.9OA of knee
Documentation Requirements
- Document 'osteoarthritis' with joint if known
Real-World Coding Examples
Patient with OA, site not specified (M19.90)
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