Unil post-trauma osteoarth of first carpometacarp joint
Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
M18.3 is a header (parent) code in the ICD-10-CM hierarchy. It is not billable for claim submission. Use one of the billable child codes listed below.
Billable codes in this category
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Post-traumatic osteoarthritis affecting the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint on one side, where the specific hand (right or left) is not documented in the clinical record.
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the right hand, arising unilaterally as a sequela of prior trauma to the thumb base.
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis localized to the left first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, occurring as a unilateral condition attributable to prior trauma rather than primary degeneration.
Inclusion & exclusion notes
Includes
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint NOS