M17.10 – Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee

M17.10 diagnosis code: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee

• The M17.10 ICD-10-CM code refers to unilateral primary osteoarthritis unspecified knee, 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 knee 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.
• This condition is part of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

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 the most common type of arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis of knee can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joint.
• M17.10 represents primary osteoarthritis, 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.
• Osteoarthritis can also affect other sites like the hip, spine, and first carpometacarpal joint.
• Over time, the condition may worsen due to continued wear and tear on the affected joint.

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

Popular search terms for this ICD code

• Unilateral secondary osteoarthritis
• Bilateral osteoarthritis
• Bilateral secondary osteoarthritis
• Other bilateral secondary osteoarthritis
• Post-traumatic osteoarthritis unspecified
• Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis
• Bilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for unilateral primary osteoarthritis

• M17.11: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
• M17.12: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left 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