Total Knee Replacement ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Total Knee Replacement? 

Total knee replacement surgery stands as one of the most frequently conducted major orthopedic procedures in modern medicine.

There are two main Total Knee Replacement ICD Codes:

• Z96.651 - Used when a patient has an artificial knee joint on the right side. It means that the patient has undergone a surgical procedure known as a total knee replacement (TKR) or knee arthroplasty on their right knee.

• Z96.652 - This code is similar to the previous one but pertains to the left side. It indicates that the patient has an artificial knee joint on the left side, which resulted from a total knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty. 

Here are several examples of other ICD-10 codes applicable to total knee replacement:

• 0SRT07Z - Represents a surgical procedure in which the femoral surface of the right knee joint is replaced using an autologous tissue substitute. Autologous means the tissue used for the replacement comes from the patient's own body. 

• 0SRT07Z - Describes a different surgical procedure. It indicates that the right knee joint is replaced using an artificial substitute made of oxidized zirconium on a polyethylene material. 

• 0YMF0ZZ - Represents a surgical procedure where the right knee region is being reattached. It could refer to reattaching a structure or component of the knee, such as a ligament, tendon, or even reattaching a severed part of the knee region. 

• 0YMG0ZZ - Similar to the previous code, this one denotes a surgical procedure involving the reattachment of the left knee region. It could involve reattaching a specific structure or part of the left knee using an open surgical approach.

Which Total Knee Replacement ICD codes are Billable: 

The listed ICD-10 codes are chargeable and serve to indicate that the patient underwent a total knee replacement.

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Clinical Information:

Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common surgical procedure to replace a damaged knee joint with an artificial one.

• It is primarily performed for patients with severe knee pain and disability caused by arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis.
• TKR aims to relieve pain, improve function, and restore mobility in patients.
• Indications for TKR include severe knee pain, failed conservative treatments, malalignment, instability, and bone fractures around the knee joint.
• Few absolute contraindications exist, but certain medical conditions and infections may increase the risk of complications.
• The procedure involves an incision over the knee joint, removing damaged cartilage and bone, and inserting the artificial knee joint.
• Recovery takes several weeks, with initial hospitalization and the use of crutches or a walker post-discharge. Physical therapy is essential for rehabilitation.
• Risks and complications, though relatively low, may include infection, bleeding, blood clots, nerve damage, pain, stiffness, instability, and fractures.
• The outcomes of TKR are generally positive, with most patients experiencing pain relief and improved function.

Synonyms Include:

• Knee arthroplasty
• Knee replacement surgery
• Artificial knee joint
• Total knee replacement (TKR)
• Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)