icd 10 code for right knee tkr

by Winona Murazik 3 min read

What is the ICd 10 code for joint replacement?

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery 1 Z47.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z47.1 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z47.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z47.1 may differ.

What is a Z40-Z53?

Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state. Type 2 Excludes.

A. CPT Codes for Physical Therapy

97110 – Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion, and flexibility.

B. CPT Code for Manipulation under Anesthesia of Knee

27570 – Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

C. CPT Code for Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of Knee

29884 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)

D. CPT Codes for Open Lysis of Adhesions of Knee

There is no specific code for open lysis of adhesions of knee. The related codes are,

E. CPT Codes for Revision Arthroplasty of Knee

27486 – Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; one component

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