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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Artificial Knee Joint

ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Artificial Knee Joint

Z96.651
Z96.652
Z96.653

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.

Also Known as:
Knee Prosthesis
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Artificial Knee Joint

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of right artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.651
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of right knee prosthesis
  • • Clinical documentation of right knee replacement surgery

Applicable To

  • • Right knee prosthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Presence of left artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.652
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of left knee prosthesis
  • • Clinical documentation of left knee replacement surgery

Applicable To

  • • Left knee prosthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Presence of bilateral artificial knee joints

Billable Code
Z96.653
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of bilateral knee prostheses
  • • Clinical documentation of bilateral knee replacement surgeries

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral knee prostheses

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral status is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.1

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for routine follow-up visits within 90 days post-surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for the presence of a left artificial knee joint?

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.

When should Z47.1 be used instead of Z96.65X?

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.

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