ICD-10: | Z96.651 |
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Short Description: | Presence of right artificial knee joint |
Long Description: | Presence of right artificial knee joint |
Z96.651Presence of right artificial knee joint Z96. 651 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z96.653Short Description:Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateralLong Description:Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral
Total knee replacement is classified to code 81.54 and involves replacing the articular surfaces of the femoral condyles, tibial plateau, and patella.Aug 30, 2010
Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z96.652Short Description:Presence of left artificial knee jointLong Description:Presence of left artificial knee joint
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.
Article - Billing and Coding: Total Knee Arthroplasty (A57685)
For a TKA revision (27486 Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component and 27487 Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component), watch for key words such as “removal and replacement of polyetheline liner” or “poly exchange,” and ...Dec 1, 2015
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes For this study, CPT 27130 was used to identify primary THA, while CPT 27132 was used to identify conversion THA.Aug 14, 2018
20985. Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List. separately in addition to code for primary procedure)Oct 1, 2021
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.
Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred to as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is one of the most common surgical procedures performed for patients with severe arthritis of the knee (Mahomed et al., 2005).
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.