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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee

M17.0
M17.11
M17.31

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis 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

  • • Bilateral knee pain with radiographic evidence

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral knee osteoarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Primary osteoarthritis is the default if no cause is specified.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right knee osteoarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific knee affected.

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.31
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right knee osteoarthritis due to previous injury

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific trauma history.

Secondary osteoarthritis of knee

Billable Code
M17.5
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Knee osteoarthritis due to another condition

Important Notes

  • • Sequence underlying condition first.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for degenerative arthritis of the knee?

The ICD-10 code for degenerative arthritis of the knee includes M17.0 for bilateral primary osteoarthritis and M17.11 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the right knee.

How is secondary osteoarthritis of the knee coded?

Secondary osteoarthritis of the knee is coded as M17.5, with an additional code for the underlying condition, such as E66.01 for obesity.

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