Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral knee arthritis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Arthritis
Use ICD-10 code M17.0 for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Body mass index (BMI) 40.0-44.9, adult
Use when obesity is a contributing factor to the osteoarthritis.
The ICD-10 code for bilateral knee arthritis is M17.0 for primary osteoarthritis and M17.2 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Document bilateral knee osteoarthritis by specifying the type, laterality, and including imaging findings such as joint space narrowing.