Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 715.26
Osteoarthrosis localized secondary involving lower leg
  • Short description: LOC 2ND OSTEOARTHR-L/LEG.
  • ICD-9-CM 715.26 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 715.26 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 715.26 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M17.5 Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee
Approximate Synonyms
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of bilat knees
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of bilateral knees
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of L knee
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of left knee
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of R knee
  • Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of right knee
  • Traumatic arthropathy of both knees
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