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

ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis of Right Knee

M17.11
M17.31

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M17.11 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of osteophytes and joint space narrowing on imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation of 'primary' osteoarthritis and right knee laterality

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' osteoarthritis and includes imaging findings.

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of significant knee trauma or surgery
  • • Imaging showing degenerative changes at the site of previous injury

Applicable To

  • • Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Link the osteoarthritis to the specific traumatic event.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use when pain is a significant symptom and the etiology is unclear.

S83.511D

Old tear of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee

Use to specify the original traumatic injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the right knee is M17.11. It is used when the osteoarthritis is not due to trauma.

How do you code post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee?

Use ICD-10 code M17.31 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee, and include a code for the original injury if applicable.

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