ICD-10 Code M17.5: Unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee
ICD-10 Code M17.5: definition and billable status ICD-10 Code M17.5 covers other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee. It is a billable, specific code, valid for claims submitted under the 2026 ICD-10-CM edition that took effect on October 1, 2025. The word “secondary” is the distinction that matters. Primary osteoarthritis develops through idiopathic joint degeneration with […]
ICD-10 code S52.033J: Displaced olecranon fracture, delayed healing
ICD-10 code S52.033J is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code. It reports a displaced fracture of the olecranon process with intraarticular extension of the unspecified ulna. The 7th character marks a subsequent encounter for an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC fracture with delayed healing. The description matches the FY2025 code set on the CMS code […]
ICD-10 Code M24.7: Protrusio acetabuli
ICD-10 Code M24.7 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for protrusio acetabuli, a hip disorder in which the socket protrudes into the pelvic cavity. It is valid for fiscal year 2026 and carries no laterality subcodes. The detail that decides most M24.7 claims is whether the note names a secondary cause. This reference covers the […]
ICD-10 code M31.5: Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica
ICD-10 code M31.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica. The 2026 edition took effect on October 1, 2025. The code is valid for claim submission and reimbursement across US payer systems. M31.5 sits in the M30-M36 block (Systemic connective tissue disorders), under the M31 subcategory for other […]
ICD-10 Code M72.1: Knuckle pads billing and coding reference
ICD-10 Code m72.1 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for knuckle pads. Knuckle pads are benign fibrous plaques that sit over the back of the finger joints, usually the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. The code needs no laterality subcode and no seventh character, so it is quick to assign. What decides the claim is the […]
Lateral step down test: Scoring, criteria, and clinical interpretation
Five criteria, 6 points: 0-1 Good, 2-3 Fair, 4-6 Poor. Log the fault profile with the grade, then confirm weakness directly.
CPT code 21812: Open rib fracture fixation, 4-6 ribs
CPT code 21812 covers open treatment of rib fracture(s) with internal fixation on one side of the chest, for 4 to 6 ribs. Thoracoscopic visualization is bundled in when the surgeon uses it. The code is reported once per side, never once per rib. The count that drives code selection is the number of ribs […]
Cervical rotation lateral flexion test: Procedure and evidence
No validated sensitivity figures exist for the CRLF test. Get the procedure, how to read a positive, and a free form.
Alternate hand wall toss test: Protocol, norms, and scoring
Stand 2 meters from a wall and count alternating catches in 30 seconds. Full protocol, scoring rules, and adult norm tables inside.
Bounce home test: technique, accuracy, and free template
Download your free bounce home test template A one-page clinical form covering patient positioning, the step-by-step technique, a positive/negative result classification with end-feel description, and space for additional notes. Print it for the chart or attach it to the patient record after each exam. Download template The bounce home test checks whether a knee can […]