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

ICD-10 Coding for Arthrosis of the Knee

M17.0
M17.11
M17.3

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M17.0 for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Billable Code
M17.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral knee pain with radiographic evidence

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral knee osteoarthritis without underlying condition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bilateral involvement and absence of trauma.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Right knee pain
  • • X-ray showing osteophytes and joint space narrowing

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies right knee involvement.

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, knee

Non-Billable
M17.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of knee trauma
  • • Radiographic evidence of degenerative changes post-injury

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis following knee injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma history is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E66.01

Morbid obesity

Use when obesity is a contributing factor to the osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of the knee is M17.0. It is used when both knees are affected without any underlying conditions.

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

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee is coded as M17.3. Ensure to document the specific knee injury and its date.

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