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osteophyte

Medical Definition

Bony outgrowth usually found around joints and often seen in conditions such as arthritis.

Wikipedia Summary

Osteophytes are exostoses (bony projections) that form along joint margins. They should not be confused with enthesophytes, which are bony projections that form at the attachment of a tendon or ligament...
Related Codes (35)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
M25.7Osteophyte
M25.70Osteophyte, unspecified joint
M25.71Osteophyte, shoulder
M25.711Osteophyte, right shoulder
M25.712Osteophyte, left shoulder
M25.719Osteophyte, unspecified shoulder
M25.72Osteophyte, elbow
M25.721Osteophyte, right elbow
M25.722Osteophyte, left elbow
M25.729Osteophyte, unspecified elbow

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