Broken internal right knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter

This diagnosis code indicates a fracture or mechanical failure of the internal components of a prosthetic knee joint on the right side. This breakage has occurred after the initial treatment of the fracture or complication, and the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific issue.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents with a previously identified broken right knee prosthesis and is undergoing subsequent treatment, such as evaluation for revision surgery, non-surgical management, or monitoring of the broken device. It should be used for any visit after the initial treatment of the prosthetic breakage.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the broken prosthesis.
• Always sequence this code after any codes describing the specific type of fracture or mechanical complication, if known.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the broken prosthesis; a different seventh character would be required for that encounter.