Osteoarthrosis is assigned to ICD-9-CM category 715, according to an AAPC report. Here are 10 osteoarthrosis codes and issues to know.
• 715.0: osteoarthrosis, generalized
• 715.10: osteoarthrosis, localized, primary
• 715.30: osteoarthrosis, localized, not specified whether primary or secondary
• 715.8: osteoarthrosis involving, or with mention of more than one site, but not specified as generalized
• 715.9: osteoarthrosis, unspecified whether generalized or localized
Localized osteoarthritis
• Primary: 715.1x, no known cause
• Secondary: 715.2x, due to external or internal injury or disease
Generalized osteoarthritis
• Involves three or more joints, reported with 715.0
• Use 715.9x if documentation does not specify generalized or localized and physician cannot be queried
Osteoarthrosis of the spine
• Code category 721
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• 715.0: osteoarthrosis, generalized
• 715.10: osteoarthrosis, localized, primary
• 715.30: osteoarthrosis, localized, not specified whether primary or secondary
• 715.8: osteoarthrosis involving, or with mention of more than one site, but not specified as generalized
• 715.9: osteoarthrosis, unspecified whether generalized or localized
Localized osteoarthritis
• Primary: 715.1x, no known cause
• Secondary: 715.2x, due to external or internal injury or disease
Generalized osteoarthritis
• Involves three or more joints, reported with 715.0
• Use 715.9x if documentation does not specify generalized or localized and physician cannot be queried
Osteoarthrosis of the spine
• Code category 721
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