M25.761
BillableOsteophyte, right knee
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Bone spurs in the right knee joint, which commonly cause knee pain, swelling, or difficulty with bending and walking.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm right knee laterality is documented; knee osteophytes are frequently seen on imaging studies
- •Knee osteophytes are typically associated with knee osteoarthritis; review for concurrent OA coding