Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for presence of artificial knee joint includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Artificial Knee Joint
Use ICD-10 code Z96.651 for presence of right artificial knee joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Use for routine follow-up visits within 90 days post-surgery.
The ICD-10 code for the presence of a left artificial knee joint is Z96.652. It is used to document the presence of a left knee prosthesis without complications.
Z47.1 should be used for aftercare following joint replacement surgery within 90 days post-operation, while Z96.65X is used for documenting the presence of the prosthesis beyond that period.