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

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Osteoarthritis of the Knee

M17.0
M17.2

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Degenerative changes in both knees confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'primary' and 'bilateral' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of both knees

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'bilateral' and 'primary' to avoid queries.

Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Billable Code
M17.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

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

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis due to previous knee injury

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific trauma history clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.3x

BMI ≥40 for obesity-related OA

Use when obesity is a contributing factor to OA.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of the knee is M17.0. It is used when the condition is not due to trauma or secondary causes.

How do you document bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

Documentation should specify 'primary bilateral knee osteoarthritis' with imaging confirmation and exclusion of secondary causes.

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