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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for shoulder osteoarthritis

M19.01

Primary osteoarthritis, shoulder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Osteoarthritis › shoulder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding shoulder osteoarthritis

The ICD-10-CM code for shoulder osteoarthritis is M19.01 (Primary osteoarthritis, shoulder). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on M19.01.

Within M19.0 (primary osteoarthritis of other joints), M19.01 is specifically for primary osteoarthritis, shoulder. Related codes cover osteoarthritis, elbow (M19.02), 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: M19.011 (shoulder), M19.012 (shoulder) and M19.019 (shoulder).

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 shoulder osteoarthritis codes (official index)

  • post-traumatic M19.11 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, shoulder
  • primary M19.01 — Primary osteoarthritis, shoulder
  • secondary M19.21 — Secondary osteoarthritis, shoulder

Common questions about shoulder osteoarthritis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for shoulder osteoarthritis?

M19.01 — Primary osteoarthritis, shoulder (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: M19.11, M19.01, M19.21.

What is the ICD-10 code for post-traumatic shoulder osteoarthritis?

M19.11 — Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, shoulder (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for primary shoulder osteoarthritis?

M19.01 — Primary osteoarthritis, shoulder (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary shoulder osteoarthritis?

M19.21 — Secondary osteoarthritis, shoulder (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is M19.01 billable?

No. M19.01 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.