Find information on Total Left Knee Arthroplasty diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10-CM codes (specifically Z96.652), medical coding guidelines, postoperative care, and healthcare provider resources. Learn about left knee replacement surgery, implant details, and rehabilitation protocols. This resource provides essential information for accurate medical coding and comprehensive clinical documentation of Total Left Knee Arthroplasty.
Also known as
Replacement of left knee joint
Insertion of artificial left knee joint.
Revision of left knee joint
Correction or replacement of existing left knee prosthesis.
Mechanical complication of left knee prosthesis
Problems related to the function of the left knee implant.
Other complications of left knee prosthesis
Unspecified complications affecting the left knee prosthesis.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is this a primary or revision TKA?
Primary
Any complications?
Revision
Any complications?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Total left knee replacement |
Left knee periprosthetic fracture |
Left knee prosthesis loosening |
Lack of documentation specifying implant type (e.g., cemented, uncemented, revision) can lead to incorrect coding and reimbursement issues.
Inaccurate documentation of laterality (left vs. right) can result in coding errors and affect claims processing.
Insufficient documentation of additional procedures, such as synovectomy or ligament repair, can lead to undercoding and lost revenue.
Patient presents for follow-up evaluation status post total left knee arthroplasty (TKA). The indication for the original procedure was primary osteoarthritis of the left knee with significant pain, functional limitation, and failure of conservative management including physical therapy, NSAIDs, and viscosupplementation injections. The patient reports current left knee pain level as 2/10 at rest and 5/10 with ambulation. Range of motion in the left knee is documented as 0 to 120 degrees of flexion. There is no evidence of erythema, warmth, or effusion. The surgical incision is well-healed. Neurovascular examination of the left lower extremity is intact. Radiographic imaging of the left knee demonstrates a well-positioned and stable prosthesis. Assessment: Status post left total knee replacement, improved range of motion and pain control. Plan: Continue with home exercise program focusing on strengthening quadriceps and hamstrings. Patient education provided regarding activity modification and pain management strategies. Follow-up scheduled in 6 weeks to monitor progress and assess functional recovery. ICD-10 code Z96.641 (Presence of left artificial knee joint) and CPT codes for evaluation and management services will be applied based on time and complexity of this encounter. Differential diagnosis included post-operative stiffness, arthrofibrosis, and prosthetic loosening, which were ruled out based on clinical examination and radiographic findings. Keywords: total knee arthroplasty, TKA, knee replacement, osteoarthritis, post-operative care, rehabilitation, range of motion, pain management, ICD-10, CPT codes, medical billing, EHR documentation.