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

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee

M17.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis 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

clinical:
  • • Confirmed diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis via imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'left knee' and 'primary osteoarthritis'

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and 'left knee' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.652

Presence of left artificial knee joint

Use post-total knee replacement to indicate the presence of a prosthetic joint.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the left knee is M17.12.

How is osteoarthritis of the left knee documented?

Documentation should specify 'primary osteoarthritis' and 'left knee', supported by imaging findings like joint space narrowing.

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