Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M19.021 is the diagnosis code for Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow. This code falls under the section "Osteoarthritis" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M19.021 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M19.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M19.021 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M19.021 is M19.02 ("Primary osteoarthritis, elbow"). M19.021 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M19.021 is located in Section M15-M19 — "Osteoarthritis" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M19.021 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Primary osteoarthritis, right elbow is M19.021.
Yes, M19.021 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M19.021 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M19.021 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.