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

The ICD-10 code for primary osteoarthritis of the right knee is M17.11.

How do you code bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

For bilateral knee osteoarthritis, use M17.0 for bilateral primary osteoarthritis of the knee.

ICD-10 Coding for Primary Osteoarthritis(M17.11, M17.12, M17.1)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for primary osteoarthritis, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Degenerative Joint DiseaseOsteoarthrosis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Primary Osteoarthritis

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 osteoarthritis is confirmed in the right knee with no underlying cause.	Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing Symptoms of pain and stiffness in the right knee
M17.12	Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee	Use when primary osteoarthritis is confirmed in the left knee with no underlying cause.	Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing Symptoms of pain and stiffness in the left knee

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

M17.11Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right kneeM17.31

Use when osteoarthritis is due to previous injury or trauma.

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left kneeM17.32

Use when osteoarthritis is due to previous injury or trauma.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Primary Osteoarthritis.

Failure to document radiographic evidence

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always include radiographic findings in the patient record.

Coding unspecified laterality for knee osteoarthritis

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and data reporting.

Mitigation

Always document and code the specific knee affected (right or left).

Documentation of laterality

Impact

Omissions in specifying laterality can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory fields for laterality in EHR systems.

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 Primary Osteoarthritis(M17.11, M17.12, M17.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code bilateral knee osteoarthritis?

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