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ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand M18.11

ICD-10 code M18.11 for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right 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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