Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

ICD-10 Code: M17.11

Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis, Right Knee

Primary osteoarthritis affecting right knee.

Clinical Information

Knee OA is most common large joint OA. Right knee specificity important for coding.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use for primary OA of right knee
  • 2Laterality essential

Common Uses

  • Orthopedic visit for right knee OA

Related ICD-10 Codes

M17.12OA left knee

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'right knee osteoarthritis'

Real-World Coding Examples

Right knee OA, bone-on-bone (M17.11)

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Medical coding for Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue