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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Total Hip Arthroplasty

Z96.642
M16.32

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

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

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

  • • Patient has undergone left hip replacement and is in post-operative follow-up.

Applicable To

  • • Post-operative status after left hip replacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of the prosthesis without complications.

Osteoarthritis of left hip due to hip dysplasia

Billable Code
M16.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of hip dysplasia
  • • Clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis secondary to hip dysplasia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging studies confirm dysplasia as the cause of osteoarthritis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.33

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for follow-up care and rehabilitation post-surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a left artificial hip joint is Z96.642, used for routine follow-up after hip replacement surgery.

When should Z96.642 be used?

Use Z96.642 for routine follow-up visits after left hip replacement when no complications are present.

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