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

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Bilateral Knee

M17.0

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

Also Known as:
Bilateral Knee OA
Degenerative Joint Disease of Both Knees
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of Bilateral Knee

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

clinical:
  • • Confirmed by imaging with no trauma history.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'primary' and 'bilateral'.

Applicable To

  • • Primary OA of both knees

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use for documenting pain symptoms in conjunction with OA.

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use for documenting pain symptoms in conjunction with OA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoarthritis of bilateral knees?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of the knee is M17.0. It is used when OA is confirmed by imaging and no trauma history is present.

How to document osteoarthritis of bilateral knees?

Documentation should specify 'bilateral primary OA' with imaging confirmation, including joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation.

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