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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Arthroplasty

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Arthroplasty

Z96.651
M17.11

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

Also Known as:
Right Total Knee Replacement
Right Knee Joint Replacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Arthroplasty

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

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

  • • Presence of right knee prosthesis must be documented in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Right knee prosthesis in situ

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the right knee and includes surgical history.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing joint space narrowing
  • • Clinical history of chronic knee pain

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and clinical history support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.1

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for post-operative care visits within the global period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee arthroplasty?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a right knee arthroplasty is Z96.651. This code is used to indicate the presence of an artificial knee joint on the right side.

When should Z96.651 be used?

Use Z96.651 to document the presence of a right knee prosthesis, typically in follow-up visits or when the prosthesis is relevant to the patient's care.

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