ICD-10-CM Code M15.2
Bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy)
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M15.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy). A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M152 is used to code Bouchard's nodes
Bouchard's nodes are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis. Seen commonly in osteoarthritis, they are caused by formation of calcific spurs of the articular (joint) cartilage. Not often seen in rheumatoid arthritis, they are caused by antibody deposition to the synovium.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
Coding Notes for M15.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Juxtaphalangeal distal osteoarthritis
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies with MCC.
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M15.2 - Bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy)'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M15.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M15.2 and a single ICD9 code, 715.04 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M15 - Polyosteoarthritis