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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Arthroplasty

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Arthroplasty

Z96.642
M16.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left hip arthroplasty includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Total Hip Replacement
Left Hip Joint Replacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Arthroplasty

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Arthroplasty

Use ICD-10 code Z96.642 for presence of left artificial hip joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of left artificial hip joint

Billable Code
Z96.642
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of left hip prosthesis

Applicable To

  • • Aftercare following left hip arthroplasty

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of the prosthesis and the side.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

Billable Code
M16.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of left hip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

27130

Total hip arthroplasty

Use for coding the surgical procedure of total hip replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left hip arthroplasty?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a left artificial hip joint is Z96.642, used for follow-up visits post-arthroplasty.

When should Z96.642 be used?

Z96.642 should be used for follow-up visits after the global period of left hip arthroplasty, indicating the presence of the prosthesis.

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