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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

M17.0
M17.11

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis 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 of osteoarthritis

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of both knees

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is confirmed by imaging.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing and osteophytes in the right knee

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented as right.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.651

Presence of right artificial knee joint

Use post-TKR to indicate the presence of a prosthetic joint.

Z47.1

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for post-operative care following knee replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

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

How do you code unilateral knee osteoarthritis?

For unilateral knee osteoarthritis, use M17.11 for the right knee and M17.12 for the left knee, ensuring laterality is documented.

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