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

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee

M17.0
M17.1

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

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

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

  • • Imaging shows bilateral joint space narrowing and osteophytes.

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of both knees

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and 'bilateral' for accurate coding.

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee

Non-Billable
M17.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of knee trauma or surgery
  • • Imaging showing joint degeneration

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis due to previous injury

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 with M17.0 if pain is documented.

Z96.65

Presence of artificial knee joint

Use post-TKR to indicate the presence of a knee prosthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for degenerative joint disease of the knee?

The ICD-10 code for degenerative joint disease of the knee is M17.0 for primary osteoarthritis and M17.1 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

How do you code bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

Bilateral knee osteoarthritis is coded as M17.0, indicating primary osteoarthritis affecting both knees.

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