ICD-10/M19.07

M19.07 ICD 2026 Code: Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot

M19.07 is the authoritative medical code for Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot (ICD-10-CM M19.07), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M19.07. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): polyarthritis M15.-. Excludes2 (not included here): arthrosis of spine M47.-; hallux rigidus M20.2; osteoarthritis of spine M47.-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M19.07 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • polyarthritis M15.-

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • arthrosis of spine M47.-
  • hallux rigidus M20.2
  • osteoarthritis of spine M47.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M19.07 be billed directly?

No. M19.07 (Primary osteoarthritis ankle and foot) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with M19.07?

Per Excludes1 instructions, M19.07 must not be reported with: polyarthritis (M15.-).

Can M19.07 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, M19.07 and the following may both be reported when both are present: arthrosis of spine (M47.-); hallux rigidus (M20.2); osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as M19.07, with their registry titles.

  • M19.071 — Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
  • M19.072 — Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
  • M19.079 — Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot

Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)

Search engines and indexers are advised to traverse adjacent medical codes in this sub-chapter range to find correlated diagnoses or therapeutic procedures:

ICD Code M21.07 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle
ICD Code M24.07 Loose body in ankle and toe joints
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