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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement, Left

ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement, Left

Z96.652
M17.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement, Left

Use ICD-10 code Z96.652 for presence of left artificial knee joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of left artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.652
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a documented history of left knee replacement.
coding:
  • • Use Z96.652 for follow-up visits beyond the global period.

Applicable To

  • • Status post left total knee arthroplasty

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the left knee and the status of the joint replacement.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis
  • • Clinical symptoms such as pain and limited range of motion

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease of left knee

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.12

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Use to indicate the underlying condition necessitating the knee replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left total knee replacement?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a left artificial knee joint is Z96.652, used for follow-up visits beyond the global period.

When should Z96.652 be used?

Z96.652 should be used for follow-up visits beyond the 90-day global period after a left total knee replacement.

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