icd 9 code for arthrofibrosis

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ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 718.5 : Ankylosis of joint.

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What is the ICD 9 code For arthrofibrosis of the knee?

In ICD-9 index, Arthrofibrosis, joint refers you to Ankylosis which are the 718.5x codes. Regarding status codes, take a look at V43.6x codes for status of a total knee.

What is the CPT code for knee arthroscopy?

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)

What is an ICD-9-CM code?

ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 718.5 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services.

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What is M25.66?

M25.66 – Stiffness of knee, not elsewhere classified

Is there a code for open lysis of adhesions of knee?

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

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