ICD Code M15.9

ICD code M15.9 is polyosteoarthritis, unspecified, which refers to osteoarthritis affecting multiple joints without further specification of which joints are involved.

1. Presence of pain, stiffness, or swelling in multiple joints

2. Clinical evidence of degenerative changes affecting more than one joint

3. Absence of a more specific diagnosis for the polyarticular joint involvement

4. No clear identification of the underlying cause of the arthritis

5. Symptoms not limited to a single joint or joint group

6. Radiographic or clinical findings consistent with osteoarthritis in multiple locations

7. Exclusion of inflammatory, infectious, or metabolic causes of polyarthritis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M15.9 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa)

- 20611 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa with ultrasound guidance)

- 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement)

- 73510 (Radiologic examination, hip, bilateral)

- 73560 (Radiologic examination, knee, one or both)

- 73610 (Radiologic examination, ankle; complete, minimum of three views)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)

- 97140 (Manual therapy techniques)

- 99241–99245 (Office or other outpatient consultation services)

- 99354–99357 (Prolonged service codes)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of M15.9. Specific code selection should be based on the services rendered and clinical documentation.

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