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

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Osteoarthritis of the Knees

M17.0

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

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

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

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:
  • • Presence of bilateral knee pain with radiographic evidence of osteophytes and joint space narrowing.
documentation:
  • • Document 'bilateral primary osteoarthritis' explicitly in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of both knees

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use if pain is a significant focus of care.

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use if pain is a significant focus of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of the knees is M17.0. It is used when both knees are affected by primary osteoarthritis.

How do you document bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

Document bilateral knee osteoarthritis by specifying 'bilateral' and 'primary' in the diagnosis, including clinical findings like crepitus and radiographic evidence.

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