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

ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Arthroplasty Right

Z96.651
M17.11

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

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

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

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

  • • Patient has undergone right knee arthroplasty.

Applicable To

  • • Right knee replacement

Important Notes

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

Primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis
  • • Clinical notes indicating pain and functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G0412

Intraoperative fluoroscopy

Use when fluoroscopy is performed during the procedure.

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.

When should Z96.651 be used?

Use Z96.651 for patients with a history of right knee replacement surgery.

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