You can find pain codes in three different places in the ICD-10-CM manual:
ICD-10 Diagnosis Code M17.12. Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee. Diagnosis Code M17.12. ICD-10: M17.12.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site- M19. 90- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee M17. 12.
Osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. It is the most common type of arthritis because it's often caused by the wear and tear on a joint over a lifetime.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee, is typically the result of wear and tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is most common in the elderly.
ICD-10 Code for Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee- M17. 0- Codify by AAPC.
Condition: Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis (OA), is a common “wear and tear” disease. The underlying cause of this condition is typically chronic repetitive motion that results in inflammation and structural joint damage.
Arthritis is an umbrella term for diseases that affect a person's joints. Degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is a form of arthritis that develops due to aging or overuse.
According to Coding Clinic: “Assign code M16. 0—Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip for degenerative changes of hips”. Coding Clinic's rationale is, “ICD-10- CM's Alphabetic Index under “Degeneration, joint disease” instructs “see Osteoarthritis.”