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ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint M18.1

ICD-10 code M18.1 for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
Primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint NOS
 
M18.1 Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
Child Code
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, unspecified hand
Child Code
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Child Code
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

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injections - Can anyone tell me definitively
[QUOTE="scooter1, post: 278087, member: 54760"]It is 20600. Found my own answer in this article . . . . . • First Carpometacarpal Joint Injection – Technique and Tips in 1st Carpometaca... [ Read More ]
denial for procedure code 20600,advise for alternative
Pt was scheduled for a f/u on chronic medical problems and during the visit new complaints were addressed and the provider did perform to separate injections 1)Trigger finger Right Middle finger 2... [ Read More ]
Basilar thumb arthritis
From an Orthopedic standpoint, "arthritis of the base of the thumb" most likely & commonly refers to arthritis of the First Carpometacarpal Joint of the thumb, M18.1 _, if it is Primary (Degenerative)... [ Read More ]
Trapeziectomy/tenosynovitis help!!!!
DX: trapeziometacarpal arthritis - m18.11 and Tenosynovitis, first dorsal compartment - m65.4 Procedure: Carpal Trapeziectomy - 25210 Fasciocutaneous flap - 15736 Beak ligament recon. - 25320 First t... [ Read More ]
dx help please! MVA with arthritis
:confused: what would be the best way to report DX for a patient who has arthritis of the thumb aggravated by an MVA. No other DX or symptoms but the MD performed an injection for CMC arthritis and I'... [ Read More ]
DX help please!! MVA with arthritis!
what would be the best way to report DX for a patient who has arthritis of the thumb aggravated by an MVA. No other DX or symptoms but the MD performed an injection for CMC arthritis and I'm not sure... [ Read More ]
Osteoarthritis versus polyarthralgia.
[b]Arthralgia vs Arthritis[/b] "Arthralgia" literally mean "aches and pains." It is usually applied to joints, but is not restricted to joints, and can be more generalized such as arms and legs. As ... [ Read More ]
injections - Can anyone tell me definitively
It is 20600. Found my own answer in this article . . . . . • First Carpometacarpal Joint Injection – Technique and Tips in 1st Carpometacarpal Joint, Procedures, Upper Extremity - proce... [ Read More ]
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