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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

M24.661
M24.662
M24.669

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

Also Known as:
Knee Stiffness
Knee Joint Fibrosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

Use ICD-10 code M24.661 for ankylosis, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ankylosis, right knee

Billable Code
M24.661
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed fibrosis causing restricted ROM
  • • Restricted ROM not attributable to prosthetic malposition or infection
  • • Fibrotic adhesions confirmed via MRI/arthroscopy

Applicable To

  • • Arthrofibrosis of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies fibrosis and excludes other causes of stiffness.

Ankylosis, left knee

Billable Code
M24.662
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed fibrosis causing restricted ROM
  • • Restricted ROM not attributable to prosthetic malposition or infection
  • • Fibrotic adhesions confirmed via MRI/arthroscopy

Applicable To

  • • Arthrofibrosis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies fibrosis and excludes other causes of stiffness.

Ankylosis, unspecified knee

Billable Code
M24.669
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed fibrosis causing restricted ROM
  • • Restricted ROM not attributable to prosthetic malposition or infection
  • • Fibrotic adhesions confirmed via MRI/arthroscopy

Applicable To

  • • Arthrofibrosis of an unspecified knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies fibrosis and excludes other causes of stiffness.

Fibrosis due to internal prosthetic devices, initial encounter

Billable Code
T84.82xA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fibrosis linked directly to knee implant
  • • Exclusion of infection or malposition

Applicable To

  • • Post-TKA arthrofibrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to implant is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.651

Presence of right knee joint implant

Use with T84.82xA to indicate implant status.

Z96.652

Presence of left knee joint implant

Use with T84.82xA to indicate implant status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arthrofibrosis of the knee?

The ICD-10 code for arthrofibrosis of the knee is M24.66-, with specific codes for right (M24.661), left (M24.662), and unspecified (M24.669) knees.

How is arthrofibrosis of the knee documented?

Document arthrofibrosis with specific ROM measurements, imaging confirmation of fibrosis, and exclusion of other causes like infection or malposition.

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