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

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis

M17.0

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

Also Known as:
Bilateral Knee OA
Degenerative Joint Disease of Both Knees
bilateral oa of the knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis

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

clinical:
  • • Bilateral knee pain with radiographic confirmation of osteoarthritis
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'primary' osteoarthritis in both knees

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of both knees

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and 'bilateral' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use to document pain severity and management needs.

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use to document pain severity and management needs.

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 prior trauma.

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

Use ICD-10 code M17.2 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee, applicable when there is a history of knee trauma.

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