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2025 Osteoarthritis ICD 10 Code M19.90

Effective Date: 10/01/2015 To 09/30/2025

Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

CMS-HCC-V24 CMS-HCC-V28 RxHCC Age Gender Maternity Acute or Chronic MCC
-- -- -- -- -- -- Acute No
Applicable To for M19.90:
  • Arthrosis NOS

  • Arthritis NOS

  • Osteoarthritis NOS

Related Medications for M19.90
  • acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, caffeine, choline, chondroitin sulfates, cortisone, dexamethasone, diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, glucosamine, hydrocortisone, hydroxychloroquine, ibuprofen, indometacin, ketoprofen, methylprednisolone, naproxen, piroxicam, prednisolone, prednisone, sulindac, tolmetin, triamcinolone, carprofen, etodolac, methyl salicylate, nabumetone, oxaprozin, salsalate, meloxicam, misoprostol, magnesium salicylate, hyaluronate, duloxetine, celecoxib, devil's claw preparation, esomeprazole, meclofenamate, abatacept

Chapter, Section and Diagnosis Prefix for M19.90
    M00-M99 :

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

    M15-M19 :

    Osteoarthritis

    M19 :

    Other and unspecified osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis ICD 10?

Osteoarthritis ICD 10 (M19.90) is also known DJD ICD 10, OA ICD 10, Arthritis Degenerative ICD 10, Generalized Arthritis ICD 10, Arthritis Unspecified ICD 10, Degenerative Osteoarthritis ICD 10 or Degenerative Joint Disease ICD 10, and it is the most common joint disorder, which occurs when the cartilage that shields all the ends of bones in your joints gradually gets damaged This leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the long term. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of the joint disorder.

Why is DJD ICD 10 or Chronic Arthritis ICD 10 Happening?

  • Cartilage Deterioration:

    The gradual wearing away of cartilage, which is a firm, slippery tissue that enables nearly frictionless joint motion.

Treatment Options for OA ICD 10 or Arthritis Degenerative ICD 10

Some of the treatment options can be the following:

  • Lifestyle Changes:

    Exercise, weight management, and dietary adjustments.
  • Natural Remedies:

    Yoga, supplements, and cold/heat therapies.
  • Medications:

    NSAIDs, corticosteroids, acetaminophen.
  • Physical Therapy and Assistive Devices:

    Knee braces, total knee replacement, and osteotomy.

Diagnostics for DJD ICD 10 or Osteoarthritis ICD 10

  • Physical Examination

  • Imaging Tests:

    X-ray, MRI.
  • Blood Tests:

    ESR, synovial fluid analysis.

Symptoms for Arthritis Unspecified ICD 10

  • Joint pain during or after movement
  • Joint stiffness, especially upon awakening or after inactivity
  • Tenderness, loss of flexibility, and grating sensation
  • Bone spurs and swelling

Types of Osteoarthritis ICD 10 or Inflammatory Arthritis ICD 10

It affects the knees and hips, but it may occur in any joint. Other types of osteoarthritis include:

  • Hand osteoarthritis
  • Finger osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder osteoarthritis
  • Spinal osteoarthritis
  • Cervical osteoarthritis (spondylosis)