Is M19.12 a billable code?
No. M19.12 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M19.12: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M19.12 groups related diagnoses under post-traumatic osteoarthritis, elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M19.12
- M19.121Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right elbow
- M19.122Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left elbow
- M19.129Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified elbow
Other codes in M19.1 Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of other joints
M19.12 questions
What does M19.12 mean?
M19.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, elbow. 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.