ICD-10/M19.14

M19.14 ICD 2026 Code: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand

M19.14 is the authoritative medical code for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand (ICD-10-CM M19.14), 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

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M19.14. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): polyarthritis M15.-. Excludes2 (not included here): post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-, M18.3-); arthrosis of spine M47.-; hallux rigidus M20.2; osteoarthritis of spine M47.-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M19.14 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.

  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-, M18.3-)
  • arthrosis of spine M47.-
  • hallux rigidus M20.2
  • osteoarthritis of spine M47.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M19.14 be billed directly?

No. M19.14 (Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, hand) 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 M19.14?

Per Excludes1 instructions, M19.14 must not be reported with: polyarthritis (M15.-).

Can M19.14 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, M19.14 and the following may both be reported when both are present: post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-, M18.3-); 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 M19.14, with their registry titles.

  • M19.141 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hand
  • M19.142 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left hand
  • M19.149 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified hand

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