Find information on osteoarthritis of the hip diagnosis, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes M16, medical coding guidelines, hip osteoarthritis symptoms, treatment options, and healthcare resources. Learn about degenerative joint disease of the hip, primary osteoarthritis, hip pain management, and relevant medical terminology for accurate documentation and coding. Explore resources for healthcare professionals related to osteoarthritis of the hip.
Also known as
Coxarthrosis [Osteoarthritis of hip]
Degenerative joint disease primarily affecting the hip joint.
Polyarthrosis
Osteoarthritis involving multiple joints, potentially including the hip.
Other arthrosis
Unspecified arthrosis that may include hip involvement if not classified elsewhere.
Arthopathies
Encompasses various joint disorders, including osteoarthritis of the hip.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the osteoarthritis primary (idiopathic)?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Hip osteoarthritis |
| Trochanteric bursitis |
| Femoroacetabular impingement |
Missing or incorrect laterality (right, left, bilateral) for hip osteoarthritis impacts reimbursement and data accuracy.
Coding unspecified osteoarthritis (M19.90) when documentation supports a more specific diagnosis (e.g., post-traumatic M19.12) leads to under-reporting severity.
Failing to distinguish primary (M19.0) from secondary osteoarthritis due to underlying causes (e.g., trauma) affects quality reporting and case mix index.
Patient presents with complaints of hip pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, consistent with a clinical presentation of osteoarthritis of the hip. Symptoms include localized pain in the groin, buttock, or thigh, often radiating to the knee. Onset of pain is typically gradual, worsening with activity and relieved by rest. Morning stiffness is common, lasting less than 30 minutes. Physical examination reveals decreased hip flexion, internal rotation, and abduction. Crepitus may be palpable on hip movement. Radiographic findings confirm the diagnosis, demonstrating joint space narrowing, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, and subchondral cysts in the affected hip joint. Differential diagnosis includes avascular necrosis, labral tear, and trochanteric bursitis. Assessment indicates primary osteoarthritis of the rightleft hip. Treatment plan includes conservative management with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs for pain management, physical therapy focusing on range of motion and strengthening exercises, and weight management counseling. Patient education provided on activity modification, assistive devices, and the potential benefits of intra-articular injections. Follow-up scheduled in four weeks to assess response to treatment and discuss further management options, including total hip arthroplasty if conservative measures fail to provide adequate relief. ICD-10 code M16 assigned.