2025 ICD-10-CM code Z96.641
Presence of a right artificial hip joint.
This code is used to indicate a past medical history influencing the patient's current health status. Medical necessity is dependent on the associated diagnosis or reason for visit.
The provider is responsible for documenting the presence of the right artificial hip joint and ensuring proper coding.
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has a right artificial hip joint.
Presence of right artificial hip joint
Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up appointment after a right total hip arthroplasty. The patient is doing well and reports no complications. The code Z96.641 is used to indicate the presence of the right artificial hip joint., A patient with a history of a right total hip arthroplasty presents with right hip pain. The code Z96.641 is used to indicate the presence of the right artificial hip joint, along with the appropriate code for the hip pain., A patient presents for a pre-operative evaluation for a left total knee arthroplasty. The patient also has a history of a right total hip arthroplasty. The code Z96.641 is used to indicate the presence of the right artificial hip joint.
Documentation should support the presence of the artificial hip joint, typically documented in the patient's medical history.
** This code is often used in conjunction with aftercare Z codes (such as Z47.1) and other codes related to the reason for the encounter.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Primary Care, Physical Therapy
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Home Health, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility