M16.51 – Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Osteoarthritis
ICD-10-CM code
M16.51
- Code
M16.51(claims format:M1651)- Description
- Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M15-M19 Osteoarthritis
- Parent codes
- M16 › M16.5
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M16.5 – Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip
Applicable to:
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip NOS
Block M15-M19
Excludes2 (not included here):
- osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)
Related codes in M16.5
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M16.51?
M16.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right hip, in the block M15-M19 (Osteoarthritis).
Is M16.51 a billable code?
Yes. M16.51 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M16.51 belong to?
It belongs to category M16 – Osteoarthritis of hip.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.