ICD-10-CM M17.1: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M17.1

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M17.1

Inclusion Terms

Primary osteoarthritis of knee NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M17.1 (Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee)

ICD-10-CM code M17.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M17.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M17.1 - Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee.