M17.11
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Billable
Quick Reference
Degenerative arthritis of right knee without history of injury or secondary cause
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Degenerative arthritis of right knee without history of injury or secondary cause
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Chronic knee pain with imaging showing joint space narrowing
- Knee osteoarthritis management
- Knee injection procedures
- Total knee replacement evaluation
Documentation Requirements
- Document imaging findings (X-ray showing joint space loss, osteophytes)
- Specify laterality (right, left, or bilateral)
- Record pain level and functional limitations
- Note previous treatments (NSAIDs, injections, physical therapy)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Right knee arthritisDegenerative joint disease of kneeOsteoarthritis of right knee
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Post-traumatic arthritis (M17.3-)
- Bilateral knee OA (M17.0)
- Left knee OA (M17.12)
Coding Notes
Use M17.12 for left knee
Use M17.0 for bilateral involvement
Code obesity (E66.-) as contributing factor if present
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Code
M17.11
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Billable Status
Billable
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