Find comprehensive information on Left Knee Replacement including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. This guide covers ICD-10 codes for Left Knee Replacement, postoperative care, complications, and rehabilitation. Learn about arthroplasty of the left knee, total knee replacement, and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty of the left knee. Explore relevant medical terminology, clinical findings, and documentation best practices for accurate Left Knee Replacement coding and reporting.
Also known as
Replacement of left knee joint
Insertion of artificial left knee joint.
Revision of left knee replacement
Correction or replacement of existing left knee prosthesis.
Infection of left knee prosthesis
Infection related to left knee replacement device.
Internal derangement left knee
Mechanical knee problems sometimes requiring replacement.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is this a total knee replacement?
Yes
Initial or subsequent encounter?
No
Partial or revision?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Left Knee Replacement |
| Left Knee Osteoarthritis |
| Left Knee Pain |
Lack of documentation specifying implant type (total, partial, unicompartmental) leading to inaccurate coding and reimbursement.
Missing or incorrect laterality (left or right) in documentation impacting claims processing and data integrity.
Insufficient documentation to distinguish between primary and revision procedures resulting in incorrect code assignment and potential compliance issues.
Patient presents with complaints of chronic left knee pain, stiffness, and functional limitation consistent with osteoarthritis. Symptoms include pain exacerbated by weight-bearing activities, crepitus, limited range of motion, and morning stiffness lasting greater than 30 minutes. Conservative management including physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and viscosupplementation has failed to provide adequate relief. Radiographic imaging reveals advanced degenerative changes in the left knee joint, including joint space narrowing, osteophyte formation, and subchondral sclerosis. Diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis, left knee, is confirmed. After discussing risks and benefits, the patient elected to proceed with total left knee arthroplasty (TKA). Surgical plan includes left total knee replacement utilizing a cemented prosthesis. Postoperative care will include physical therapy, pain management, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis. ICD-10 code M17.1, primary osteoarthritis, left knee, and CPT code 27447, total knee arthroplasty, are documented for medical billing and coding purposes. The prognosis for improved function and pain relief following left knee replacement is favorable. Patient education regarding postoperative rehabilitation and potential complications was provided. Follow-up appointment scheduled in two weeks to assess wound healing and initiate physical therapy.