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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement Unspecified (Z96.659)

ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement Unspecified (Z96.659)

Z96.659

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for total knee replacement unspecified (z96.659) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Knee Arthroplasty
Knee Replacement Surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement Unspecified (Z96.659)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Total Knee Replacement Unspecified (Z96.659)

Use ICD-10 code Z96.659 for presence of unspecified artificial knee joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.659
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has undergone knee replacement surgery.
documentation:
  • • Laterality is not specified in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Artificial knee joint
  • • Knee prosthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of the prosthesis and any related symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.9

Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Use to document underlying osteoarthritis pre-surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified total knee replacement?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified total knee replacement is Z96.659, indicating the presence of an artificial knee joint without specified laterality.

When should Z96.659 be used?

Use Z96.659 when documenting the presence of an artificial knee joint and laterality is not specified in the medical record.

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