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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of Left Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of Left Knee

M17.12
M17.32

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthritis of left knee includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Knee Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Joint Disease of Left Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of Left Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of Left Knee

Use ICD-10 code M17.12 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient presents with knee pain, stiffness, and imaging confirms OA.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'primary osteoarthritis of left knee'.

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and 'left knee'.

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of trauma to the knee
  • • Imaging showing malalignment or previous fracture

Applicable To

  • • Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of left knee

Important Notes

  • • Document specific trauma and date if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use if pain is not inherently part of the OA documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arthritis of the left knee?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the left knee is M17.12. For post-traumatic osteoarthritis, use M17.32.

How do you document left knee osteoarthritis?

Document left knee osteoarthritis by specifying laterality, type, and supporting imaging findings such as joint space narrowing.

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