M17.10 – Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee

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M17.10 Diagnosis Code: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee Is M17.10 Billable?Clinical Information Synonyms Include Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis FAQS

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M17.10 Diagnosis Code: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee

Clinical Description:

The M17.10 ICD-10 code refers to unilateral primary osteoarthritis affecting one knee.
This diagnosis implies that the disease started in the knee without influence from an injury or condition elsewhere in the body.
'Unspecified' indicates that the patient's record does not state whether the right or left knee is affected.
Primary osteoarthritis is usually associated with aging, as it typically affects older adults.
Risk factors include obesity, family history, previous injury, and abnormal joint or limb development.

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Is M17.10 Billable?

M17.10 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis and supports the need for a procedure that has been performed.

Clinical Information

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and a common form of arthritis.
OA of the knee can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joint.
M17.10 represents primary OA, not caused by an injury or another disease.
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, and patient history, and may include imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs.
Treatment generally focuses on managing symptoms and improving or maintaining function in the knee.

Synonyms Include:

Unilateral osteoarthritis of the knee
Unspecified primary osteoarthritis of knee
Unilateral primary knee osteoarthritis
Primary osteoarthritis of one knee, unspecified
One-sided knee osteoarthritis, primary and unspecified

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis

M17.0: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
M17.11: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M17.12: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M17.2: Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee
M17.31: Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee
M17.32: Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left knee
M17.4: Other secondary osteoarthritis of knee
M17.9: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Commonly asked questions

When to use diagnosis code M17.10?

You should use M17.10 when the patient's medical record indicates primary osteoarthritis in one knee, but the record does not specify whether it's the right or left knee.

What are the common treatments for M17.10 Diagnosis Code?

Treatments may include lifestyle changes (weight loss, exercise), pain management (NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections), physical therapy, assistive devices (canes, braces), and in severe cases, surgery.

What does diagnosis code M17.10 mean?

M17.10 is the ICD-10 code for unilateral (one-sided) primary osteoarthritis of an unspecified knee. It indicates that the patient has primary osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that occurs without being caused by an injury or another disease in one of their knees. Still, the medical record does not indicate the specific knee affected (right or left).