Replacement of polyethylene liner of a total knee replacement
ICD-10-CM stands for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. Used for medical claim reporting in all healthcare settings, ICD-10-CM is a standardized classification system of diagnosis codes that represent conditions and diseases, related health problems, abnormal findings, signs and symptoms ...
M17. 9 - Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
M17. 0 - Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee | ICD-10-CM.
There is no bilateral code for knee pain in ICD-10-CM; therefore, two codes are necessary to indicate both knees are affected. The fact that the knee pain is chronic is not addressed in the codes for knee pain. Codes in category G89 in ICD-10-CM are for Pain, not elsewhere classified, including acute and chronic pain.
M17. 11, unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee.
Bilateral knee arthritis occurs when both knees are affected with OA. OA is a painful, degenerative condition that can reduce your mobility and make daily tasks difficult to manage. Early diagnosis and treatment may decrease joint damage and improve your overall quality of life.
ICD-10 code M15. 0 for Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
ICD-10 code M25. 569 for Pain in unspecified knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
ICD-10 code: M25. 50 Pain in joint Multiple sites.
Bilateral knee pain is the name for pain in both of a person's knees. Bilateral knee pain is usually the result of arthritis. Different forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and gout, can cause this issue. Swelling, joint stiffness, and mobility issues can all present alongside bilateral knee pain.
ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee M17. 12.
M25. 561 Pain in right knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
Are arthritis and osteoarthritis the same? Arthritis is a blanket term covering all types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. Wear and tear on the joints are known as osteoarthritis, and it's the most common type of arthritis.
There are several different types of arthritis depending on the causal organism (Gonococcal, Pneumococcal, Streptococcal etc.), Infectious, Juvenile, due to some other disease and many other. Common types of arthritis found in medical records are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
As per coding policies, coders should not diagnose a disease , coder can only code what Physician diagnosed.
Treatment can help reducing symptoms, but arthritis cannot be cured totally. Most type of Arthritis can lasts for many years or can be there life long.