ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for elbow osteoarthritis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Osteoarthritis › elbow”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding elbow osteoarthritis
The ICD-10-CM code for elbow osteoarthritis is M19.02 (Primary osteoarthritis, elbow). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on M19.02.
Within M19.0 (primary osteoarthritis of other joints), M19.02 is specifically for primary osteoarthritis, elbow. Related codes cover osteoarthritis, shoulder (M19.01), osteoarthritis, wrist (M19.03), osteoarthritis, hand (M19.04), osteoarthritis ankle and foot (M19.07) and osteoarthritis, other specified site (M19.09).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M19.021 (elbow), M19.022 (elbow) and M19.029 (elbow).
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific elbow osteoarthritis codes (official index)
Common questions about elbow osteoarthritis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for elbow osteoarthritis?
- M19.02 — Primary osteoarthritis, elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: M19.12, M19.02, M19.22.
What is the ICD-10 code for post-traumatic elbow osteoarthritis?
- M19.12 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, elbow (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for primary elbow osteoarthritis?
- M19.02 — Primary osteoarthritis, elbow (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary elbow osteoarthritis?
- M19.22 — Secondary osteoarthritis, elbow (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is M19.02 billable?
- No. M19.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.