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# M19.149 Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified hand

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified hand

## 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.

-   post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-, M18.3-)
-   arthrosis of spine (M47.-)
-   hallux rigidus (M20.2)
-   osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)

## Related codes

-   [`M19.132` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left wrist ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.132/)
-   [`M19.139` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified wrist ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.139/)
-   [`M19.141` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hand ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.141/)
-   [`M19.142` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left hand ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.142/)
-   [`M19.171` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.171/)
-   [`M19.172` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.172/)
-   [`M19.179` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.179/)
-   [`M19.19` Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, other specified site ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m19.19/)

## Common questions

### Is M19.149 a billable code?

Yes. M19.149 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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