Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
ICD-10 Code: M17.12
Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis, Left Knee
Primary osteoarthritis affecting left knee.
Clinical Information
Left knee OA, same clinical presentation as right knee OA.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use for primary OA of left knee
Common Uses
- Orthopedic visit for left knee OA
Related ICD-10 Codes
M17.11OA right knee
Documentation Requirements
- Document 'left knee osteoarthritis'
Real-World Coding Examples
Left knee OA with effusion (M17.12)
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