M17.11 – Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis, Right Knee

M17.11 Diagnosis Code: Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis, Right Knee

Clinical Description:

• M17.11 represents unilateral primary osteoarthritis affecting the right knee
• Involves age-related wear and tear of the knee joint
• A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone
• Common symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion
• Diagnosis typically involves physical examination, patient history, and imaging studies (e.g., X-rays or MRI)
• Risk factors include age, obesity, genetics, previous knee injuries, and repetitive stress on the knee joint

Is M17.11 Billable?

Yes

Clinical Information

• M17.11 is specific to the right knee
• Management may include conservative treatments such as:

• Weight loss
• Physical therapy
• Assistive devices (e.g., cane, knee brace)
• Pain management (e.g., NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections)

• In more severe cases, surgical interventions may be considered, such as:

• Arthroscopy
• Osteotomy
• Partial or total knee replacement

Synonyms Include

• Right knee osteoarthritis
• Unilateral primary degenerative arthritis, right knee
• Right knee joint osteoarthritis
• Unilateral osteoarthritis, right knee
• Right knee degenerative joint disease

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis

• M17.10: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee
• M17.12: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
• M17.0: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of 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 bilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee
• M17.5: Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee

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