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

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee

M17.12
M17.32

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

Also Known as:
Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee
Wear-and-Tear Arthritis of the Left Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee

Use ICD-10 code M17.12 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed primary OA with imaging evidence.

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and includes imaging findings.

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use if OA is linked to a specific past injury.

Applicable To

  • • Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific injury and date.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use if pain management is separately addressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for degenerative arthritis of the left knee is M17.12, which specifies unilateral primary osteoarthritis.

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

Use ICD-10 code M17.32 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the left knee, ensuring documentation links OA to a specific past injury.

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