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M17.12

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Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Osteoarthritis of the left knee that develops naturally over time as a result of aging and wear on the joint.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm documentation indicates the left knee is the affected side and osteoarthritis is primary
  • •This code provides clear laterality and should be used when the left knee is documented as affected

Code Hierarchy

└M17Osteoarthritis of knee└M17.1Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee└M17.12Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
└M17.12Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

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