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M15. 0 Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
Generalized osteoarthritis is a subset of osteoarthritis in which three or more joints or groups of joints are affected. It is often referred to as GOA and may be referred to as polyarticular osteoarthritis and multi-joint osteoarthritis.
The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is Z76. 89, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first.
The code for multiple sites is M15.
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. Osteoarthritis is more common in older people.
* —Disease with multiple joint involvement is a subtype of osteoarthritis; most commonly, osteoarthritis affects the hands, hips, knees and/or spine. Information from references 5, 6 and 7. Pain typically worsens with use of the affected joint and is alleviated with rest.
Osteoarthritis can be classified as primary or secondary. Primary osteoarthritis has no known cause. Secondary osteoarthritis is caused by another disease, infection, injury, or deformity. Osteoarthritis starts with the breakdown of cartilage in the joint.
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the hands, feet, knees, and hips. The specific joints affected and the severity can vary from person to person, and so can the causes. Osteoarthritis is most common in people over the age of 65.
ICD-10 code Z51. 81 for Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Z71.2 as principal diagnosis According to the tabular index, a symbol next to the code indicates that it is an unacceptable principal diagnosis per Medicare code edits. This applies for outpatient and inpatient care.
Z23 may be used as a primary diagnosis for immunizations in the OP and physician setting.