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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Polyosteoarthritis

ICD-10 Coding for Polyosteoarthritis

M15.0
M15.1
M15.3

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

Also Known as:
Generalized Osteoarthritis
Multiple Joint Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Polyosteoarthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Polyosteoarthritis

Use ICD-10 code M15.0 for primary generalized osteoarthritis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary generalized osteoarthritis

Billable Code
M15.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symmetric involvement of multiple joint groups

Applicable To

  • • Symmetric involvement of multiple joint groups

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary generalized osteoarthritis' with affected joints.

Heberden’s nodes with arthropathy

Billable Code
M15.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bony enlargement of DIP joints

Important Notes

  • • Document presence of Heberden’s nodes explicitly.

Secondary multiple arthritis

Billable Code
M15.3
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Arthritis due to underlying condition

Important Notes

  • • Sequence underlying condition before M15.3.

Unspecified polyosteoarthritis

Billable Code
M15.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-specific documentation of polyarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using M15.9 when more specific codes apply.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E66.01

Obesity due to excess calories

Use when obesity is the underlying cause of arthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for polyosteoarthritis?

The ICD-10 code range for polyosteoarthritis is M15.0-M15.9, covering primary, secondary, and unspecified forms.

How do you code primary generalized osteoarthritis?

Use ICD-10 code M15.0 for primary generalized osteoarthritis, ensuring documentation specifies symmetric joint involvement.

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