Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M19.219 is the diagnosis code for Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder. 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 M19.219 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M19.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M19.219 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M19.219 is M19.21 ("Secondary osteoarthritis, shoulder"). M19.219 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M19.219 is located in Section M15-M19 — "Osteoarthritis" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M19.219 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder" 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 Secondary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder is M19.219.
Yes, M19.219 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M19.219 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M19.219 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.