M18.2 vs M19.14
M18.2 (Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints) compared with M19.14 (Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. M19.14 carries an Excludes2 note covering M18.2: “post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-, M18.3-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| M18.2Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints | M19.14Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (M18.2). | Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M19.14). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources