M17.12 – Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Osteoarthritis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M17.12
Code
M17.12 (claims format: M1712)
Description
Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M15-M19 Osteoarthritis
Parent codes
M17 › M17.1

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M17.1 – Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Applicable to:
  • Primary osteoarthritis of knee NOS

Block M15-M19

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)

Related codes in M17.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M17.12?

M17.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee, in the block M15-M19 (Osteoarthritis).

Is M17.12 a billable code?

Yes. M17.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M17.12 belong to?

It belongs to category M17 – Osteoarthritis of knee.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.