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. Knee osteoarthritis can be divided into two types, primary and secondary.
You can find pain codes in three different places in the ICD-10-CM manual:
What Causes Knee Osteoarthritis?
M17. 0 - Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee | ICD-10-CM.
Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee M17. 0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M17. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M17. 11, unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee.
ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee M17. 12.
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 code M19. 90 for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
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M25. 561 Pain in right knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
Generalized osteoarthritis (code 715.0x or 715.8x) affects many joints, while localized osteoarthritis affects the joints of one site.
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.
Primary osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, a rubbery material that eases the friction in your joints. It can happen in any joint but usually affects your fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, knees, or big toes.
M19. 90 - Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site | ICD-10-CM.