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# M19.031 Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   polyarthritis (M15.-)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   arthrosis of spine (M47.-)
-   hallux rigidus (M20.2)
-   osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)

## Related codes

-   [`M19.019` Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.019/)
-   [`M19.021` Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.021/)
-   [`M19.022` Primary osteoarthritis, left elbow ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.022/)
-   [`M19.029` Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified elbow ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.029/)
-   [`M19.032` Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.032/)
-   [`M19.039` Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified wrist ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.039/)
-   [`M19.041` Primary osteoarthritis, right hand ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.041/)
-   [`M19.042` Primary osteoarthritis, left hand ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.042/)

## Common questions

### Is M19.031 a billable code?

Yes. M19.031 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

M19 Other and unspecified osteoarthritis

Chapter

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Billable

Yes

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