Is M18.2 a billable code?
Yes. M18.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M18.2: Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M18.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in M18 Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
- M18.0Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M18.1Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointheader
- M18.3Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointheader
- M18.4Other bilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M18.5Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointheader
- M18.9Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, unspecified
M18.2 questions
What does M18.2 mean?
M18.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.