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Why ICD-10 codes are important
The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
ICD-10-CM stands for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. Used for medical claim reporting in all healthcare settings, ICD-10-CM is a standardized classification system of diagnosis codes that represent conditions and diseases, related health problems, abnormal findings, signs and symptoms ...
ICD-10: Z47. 1, Aftercare following surgery for joint replacement.
Z96. 651 - Presence of right artificial knee joint. ICD-10-CM.
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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare Z47. 89.
Aftercare following joint replacement surgery 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z47. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z47.
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap.
Total Knee ArthroplastyCodeDescription27445ARTHROPLASTY, KNEE, HINGE PROSTHESIS (EG, WALLDIUS TYPE)27447ARTHROPLASTY, KNEE, CONDYLE AND PLATEAU; MEDIAL AND LATERAL COMPARTMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT PATELLA RESURFACING (TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY)27486REVISION OF TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, WITH OR WITHOUT ALLOGRAFT; 1 COMPONENT1 more row
Total knee replacement is classified to code 81.54 and involves replacing the articular surfaces of the femoral condyles, tibial plateau, and patella.
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (called a prosthesis) may also be used.
Avoid activities and exercise that cause joint pain. You may need to see a physical or occupational therapist. These therapists teach you how to safely move with your new joint. They teach you activities and exercises that help make your bones and muscles stronger.
Z aftercare codes are used in office follow-up situations in which the initial treatment of a disease is complete and the patient requires continued care during the healing or recovery phase or for long-term consequences of the disease.
Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare Z47. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z47. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
97110 – Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion, and flexibility.
27570 – Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
29884 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
There is no specific code for open lysis of adhesions of knee. The related codes are,
27486 – Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; one component