ICD Code Z96.641
ICD code Z96.641 is used to indicate the presence of a right artificial hip joint in a patient's medical record.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z96.641
ICD code Z96.641 is the presence of a right artificial hip joint.
When to use ICD code Z96.641
1. Patient has a documented history of prior surgical intervention involving the right knee.
2. Presence of a prosthetic joint implant in the right knee is confirmed.
3. The prosthetic device is currently in situ and functioning.
4. The encounter is related to the status of the right knee prosthesis, such as follow-up, routine examination, or assessment of prosthesis function.
5. No evidence of current infection, complication, or failure of the prosthetic device at the time of the encounter.
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z96.641
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z96.641 include:
- 27130 (Total hip arthroplasty)
- 27132 (Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty)
- 27134 (Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components)
- 27137 (Revision of total hip arthroplasty; acetabular component only)
- 27138 (Revision of total hip arthroplasty; femoral component only)
- 73502, 73503, 73521, 73522, 73523 (Radiologic examination, hip)
- 20680 (Removal of implant, deep)
These CPT codes are commonly associated with ICD code Z96.641.
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