Billable Medical Code for Osteoarthrosis, Localized, Not Specified Whether Primary or Secondary, Pelvic Region and Thigh
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 715.35
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 715.35.
The Short Description Is: Loc osteoarth NOS-pelvis.
Known As
Osteoarthritis of the hip is also known as localized osteoarthritis of hip, localized osteoarthritis of pelvis, localized osteoarthritis of the hip, osteoarthritis of hip localized, osteoarthritis pelvic region localized, and otto’s pelvis.
Osteoarthritis of the Hip Definition and Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the hip is when the cartilage on the ends of the bones of the hip wear down. This cartilage acts as a “shock absorber” so when it wear down it can cause extensive damage and pain. Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip include joint stiffness, pain in the hip joint, a feeling of bone rubbing against bone, and the inability to move your hips normally.