M15.0
BillablePrimary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- arthritis of multiple sites
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •osteoarthritis of spineM47
Related Codes(6)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
SNOMED CT
- Idiopathic osteoarthritis239862000
- PGOA - Primary generalised osteoarthritis239862000
- PGOA - Primary generalized osteoarthritis239862000
- Primary generalised hypertrophic osteoarthrosis239862000
- Primary generalised osteoarthritis239862000
- Primary generalised osteoarthrosis239862000
- Primary generalized hypertrophic osteoarthrosis239862000
- Primary generalized osteoarthritis239862000
- Primary generalized osteoarthrosis239862000
- Primary osteoarthritis239862000
Clinical Terms
- Primary generalized osteoarthrosis
- Primary osteoarthritis
- Primary generalised osteoarthrosis
- PGOA - Primary generalised osteoarthritis
- Primary generalised osteoarthritis
- Primary generalised hypertrophic osteoarthrosis
- Primary generalized hypertrophic osteoarthrosis
- Primary generalized osteoarthritis
- Idiopathic osteoarthritis
- PGOA - Primary generalized osteoarthritis
Related ICF Categories(35)
The ICF Core Set for Osteoarthritis identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Exercise tolerance functions
Mobility of joint functions
Stability of joint functions
Muscle power functions
Muscle tone functions
Muscle endurance functions
Gait pattern functions
Carrying out daily routine
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Lifting and carrying objects
Hand and arm use
Walking
Moving around
Driving
Washing oneself
Toileting
Dressing
Doing housework
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Immediate family
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for primary generalized (osteo)arthritis?
The ICD-10-CM code for primary generalized (osteo)arthritis is M15.0. The full clinical description is "Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis". M15.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M15.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M15.0 represents “Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M15.0 a billable code?
Yes, M15.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M15.0 in?
M15.0 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M15.0?
M15.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19).
What SNOMED CT codes does M15.0 map to?
M15.0 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 239862000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M15.0?
M15.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893900. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to primary generalized (osteo)arthritis?
The ICF Core Set for Osteoarthritis includes 35 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M15.0?
M15.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA05 (Polyosteoarthritis).
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