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

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee

M17.11

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis in the right knee
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'primary' and 'right knee'

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' osteoarthritis and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use when pain management is a separate focus of treatment.

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, which specifies unilateral primary osteoarthritis.

How do you document DJD in the right knee?

Document DJD in the right knee by specifying the type (primary), laterality (right), and providing radiographic evidence and clinical findings.

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