What is the ICD-10 code for DJD of the right knee?

The ICD-10 code for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee is M17.11 for primary osteoarthritis and M17.31 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

How do you code post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee?

Use ICD-10 code M17.31 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee, ensuring documentation of prior trauma or surgery.

ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee(M17.11, M17.1, M17.31)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee, including primary and post-traumatic osteoarthritis codes.

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of Right KneeRight Knee DJD

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M17.11	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee	Use when primary degenerative changes are confirmed by imaging without prior trauma.	X-ray showing joint space narrowing and osteophytes No history of trauma
M17.31	Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee	Use when OA is directly linked to a previous injury or surgery.	Documented history of knee trauma or surgery Imaging showing degenerative changes

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

M17.11Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right kneeM17.31

Use when there is a documented history of trauma leading to OA.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right kneeM17.11

Use when OA is not linked to trauma.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee.

Failing to document trauma history for post-traumatic OA

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis and treatment planning., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Incorrect reimbursement.

Mitigation

Review patient history thoroughly, Document any relevant past injuries

Using unspecified OA codes when laterality is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always specify laterality and type of OA when documented.

Laterality Documentation

Impact

Failure to document laterality can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Implement checklist for documentation review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M17.11.

Primary Code

M17.11

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

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ICD-10 Coding for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee(M17.11, M17.1, M17.31)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for DJD of the right knee?

How do you code post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right knee?

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