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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Hemiarthroplasty

S72.002A
M16.12

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

Also Known as:
Partial Hip Replacement
Bipolar Hip Arthroplasty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Hemiarthroplasty

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

Use ICD-10 code S72.002A for fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Operative note must specify components implanted

Applicable To

  • • Displaced femoral neck fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies fracture and laterality.

Primary osteoarthritis, left hip

Billable Code
M16.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports degenerative etiology.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.1

Status of joint replacement

Use for follow-up encounters post hemiarthroplasty.

Z96.64

Presence of artificial hip joint

Use for documenting the presence of a prosthetic joint.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left hip hemiarthroplasty due to fracture?

The ICD-10 code for left hip hemiarthroplasty due to fracture is S72.002A, used with CPT 27236 for acute femoral neck fractures.

How do you code a hemiarthroplasty for degenerative arthritis?

For degenerative arthritis, use ICD-10 code M16.12 with CPT 27125 for left hip hemiarthroplasty.

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