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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Primary Osteoarthritis Involving Multiple Joints

ICD-10 Coding for Primary Osteoarthritis Involving Multiple Joints

M15.0
M15.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for primary osteoarthritis involving multiple joints includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Generalized Osteoarthritis
Polyosteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Primary Osteoarthritis Involving Multiple Joints

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Primary Osteoarthritis Involving Multiple Joints

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:
  • • Presence of osteoarthritis in three or more joint groups
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'primary' and lists affected joints

Applicable To

  • • Generalized osteoarthritis with involvement of three or more joint groups

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'primary' and lists all affected joint groups.

Other polyosteoarthritis

Billable Code
M15.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis affecting multiple joints

Applicable To

  • • Polyosteoarthritis not meeting criteria for M15.0

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clarifies the extent and nature of joint involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.5-

Pain in joint

Use to document joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis involving multiple joints?

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis involving multiple joints is M15.0, used when three or more joint groups are affected.

How do you code generalized osteoarthritis?

Generalized osteoarthritis is coded as M15.0 when three or more joint groups are involved, with documentation specifying 'primary' and affected joints.

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