Osteoarthritis ICD-10-CM Codes

Which osteoarthritis ICD codes are billable?

The ICD-10-CM codes for osteoarthritis listed above are all billable.

Clinical information

• Osteoarthritis is not just “wear and tear” from aging. It can impact bones, cartilage, and surrounding joint tissue, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement.
• Osteoarthritis can appear in two forms: primary, which has no known cause and is often age-related, and secondary, which develops due to another condition like injury, infection, or joint deformity.
• OA usually shows up in the knees, hips, hands, lower back, or neck, and while it’s more common in people over 50, it can affect younger individuals too, especially after injuries.
• Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, clicking sounds, and sometimes weakness or instability, and they tend to creep in gradually rather than appear all at once.
• There’s no cure for osteoarthritis, but medications, exercise, weight loss, physical therapy, and assistive devices can help manage pain and improve mobility.
• Medications range from over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatories to prescription drugs and joint injections, while non-drug therapies like strength training, stretching, and balance exercises are key to easing symptoms. In severe cases, joint replacement surgery may be recommended to restore movement and reduce pain, especially in the hips or knees.
• For more information on managing osteoarthritis, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases provides detailed resources on treatments, therapies, and ongoing research.

Synonyms include

• Degenerative joint disease
• OA
• Osteoarthrosis
• Hypertrophic osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritic