M16.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
M16.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
M16.9Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than M16.9
View categoryM16.9 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
M16.0Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hipM16.1Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of hipM16.2Bilateral osteoarthritis resulting from hip dysplasiaM16.3Unilateral osteoarthritis resulting from hip dysplasiaM16.4Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hipM16.5Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hipM16.6Other bilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hipM16.7Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of hipWhere M16.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)
- 3
Category M16
Osteoarthritis of hip
- 4
Code M16.9
Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M16.9.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M16.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M16.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M16.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M16.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M16.9 mean?
M16.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified.”
Is M16.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M16.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M16.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
M16.9 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 M16.9?
No inclusion terms are listed for M16.9 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.