M16 ICD-10-CM Code: Osteoarthritis of hip
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M16Osteoarthritis of hip
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M16 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)
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Category M16
Osteoarthritis of hip
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Code M16
Osteoarthritis of hip
More specific choices
Codes under M16
M16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M16.0Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
M16.1Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
M16.2Bilateral osteoarthritis resulting from hip dysplasia
M16.3Unilateral osteoarthritis resulting from hip dysplasia
M16.4Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip
M16.5Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip
M16.6Other bilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hip
M16.7Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hip
M16.9Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M16.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M16.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M16 mean?
M16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Osteoarthritis of hip.”
Is M16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M16 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M16 located in ICD-10-CM?
M16 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Osteoarthritis (M15-M19) (M15–M19), under category M16, Osteoarthritis of hip.
What coding notes are listed for M16?
No inclusion terms are listed for M16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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