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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee

M17.11
M17.31

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

Also Known as:
Osteoarthritis of Right Knee
Right Knee DJD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee

Use ICD-10 code M17.11 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of trauma history and imaging confirmation of OA

Applicable To

  • • Primary OA of right knee

Important Notes

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

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented history of knee trauma or surgery
  • • Imaging showing degenerative changes

Applicable To

  • • Post-traumatic OA of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific trauma or surgery leading to OA.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use when pain management is a significant part of the treatment plan.

Z96.651

Presence of right artificial knee joint

Use post-TKA to indicate presence of prosthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for DJD of the right knee?

The ICD-10 code for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee is M17.11 for primary osteoarthritis and M17.31 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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

Use ICD-10 code M17.31 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee, ensuring documentation of prior trauma or surgery.

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