Billable Medical Code for Osteoarthrosis, Unspecified Whether Generalized or Localized, Lower Leg
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 715.96
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 715.96.
The Short Description Is: Osteoarthros NOS-l/leg.
Known As
Osteoarthritis of the knee is also known as degenerative joint disease of lower leg, osteoarthritis of bilat knees, osteoarthritis of both knees, osteoarthritis of knee, osteoarthritis of knee bilateral, and osteoarthritis of lower leg.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee Definition and Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the knee is when the knee joint becomes inflamed. This occurs because the cartilage that cushions the end of the bone deteriorates over time and can eventually wear down completely, leaving bone rubbing bone. Symptoms include pain in the knee joint, stiffness in the knee, loss of flexibility, and a grating sensation when the joint is in use.