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

ICD-10 Coding for Total Right Knee Replacement

Z96.651
M17.11

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

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

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

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 replacement surgery.

Applicable To

  • • Status post right knee arthroplasty

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'right' to avoid confusion with Z96.652.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

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

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Document the severity and impact on activities of daily living.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.1

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use during the post-operative period for follow-up care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a right artificial knee joint is Z96.651. It is used to indicate the status post right knee replacement surgery.

How do you code complications of a right knee replacement?

For complications of a right knee replacement, use the T84.0- series, which covers mechanical complications of internal orthopedic devices.

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