ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M16.1
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M16.1
Inclusion Terms
Primary osteoarthritis of hip NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M16.1 (Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip)
ICD-10-CM code M16.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M16.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M16.1 - Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip.