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

ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Z96.651
Z96.652
Z47.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Total 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 a right knee prosthesis confirmed by operative notes.

Applicable To

  • • Right knee replacement

Important Notes

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

Presence of left artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.652
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left knee replacement

Important Notes

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

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Billable Code
Z47.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Rehabilitation following knee replacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the primary reason for aftercare is not trauma-related.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.0

Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Use to document underlying osteoarthritis leading to TKA.

M17.12

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Use to document underlying osteoarthritis leading to TKA.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a right artificial knee joint is Z96.651.

How do you code a left total knee arthroplasty?

Use ICD-10 code Z96.652 for the presence of a left artificial knee joint.

When should Z47.1 be used in TKA coding?

Z47.1 is used for aftercare following joint replacement surgery, excluding trauma-related cases.

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