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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Arthritis

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Arthritis

M17.0
M17.2

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.

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

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Billable Code
M17.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of bilateral knee pain with imaging showing osteoarthritis changes.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of both knees

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' to avoid incorrect coding.

Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Billable Code
M17.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of knee trauma
  • • Imaging showing post-traumatic changes

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis due to previous knee injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is clearly documented in the patient's history.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.41

Body mass index (BMI) 40.0-44.9, adult

Use when obesity is a contributing factor to the osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for bilateral knee arthritis is M17.0 for primary osteoarthritis and M17.2 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

How do you document bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

Document bilateral knee osteoarthritis by specifying the type, laterality, and including imaging findings such as joint space narrowing.

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