ICD-10 M19.139
Billable / SpecificPost-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified wrist
About ICD-10-CM M19.139
ICD-10-CM code M19.139 represents Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, unspecified wrist. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M19). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M19.139 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M19.139
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M19.139 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M19.139.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but M19.139 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M19.139
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert M19.139 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M19.139 | 71523 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M19.139
Other codes in section M15-M19 (Osteoarthritis).
ICD-10 M19.139, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M19.139 billable? +
Yes, M19.139 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does M19.139 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M19.139 maps to ICD-9 codes: 71523. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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