ICD-10-CM · M15.0
ICD-10 M15.0: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Generalized OA.
Code
M15.0
Category
MSK (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Generalized OA.
Documentation requirements
- X-rays multiple joints
Common related procedures
- Conservative
Common payer denial patterns
- NSAIDs/PT
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M15.0 mean?
Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
When is this code documented?
Generalized OA.
What documentation supports this code?
X-rays multiple joints.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
NSAIDs/PT.
Related diagnoses
- M05.79 — Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M06.811 — Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder
- M16.0 — Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M16.11 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M16.12 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M19.011 — Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
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