Question 1

Is M17 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M17 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M17 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M17 represents Osteoarthritis of knee. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M17?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M17 is section:M15-M19 (Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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