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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty

Z96.652
Z47.1

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

Also Known as:
Left Knee TKA
Left Knee Replacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty

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

Use ICD-10 code Z96.652 for presence of left artificial knee joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of left artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.652
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document the presence of a left knee prosthesis.

Applicable To

  • • Left knee replacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left' to avoid coding errors.

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Billable Code
Z47.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Postoperative status documented with care plan

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative care following joint replacement

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific aftercare provided.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in left knee

Use for documenting chronic pain in the left knee post-TKA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left knee TKA?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a left knee prosthesis is Z96.652. It is used to indicate the presence of an artificial knee joint on the left side.

How do you code postoperative care for left knee TKA?

Postoperative care for left knee TKA is coded with Z47.1, linked to Z96.652 to indicate the presence of the prosthesis.

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