Mech loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, subs

Mechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complication where a previously implanted prosthetic joint in the left knee has become mechanically loose. This loosening is not due to infection or fracture but rather a failure of the implant's fixation to the bone, occurring during a follow-up visit for care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of a left knee prosthesis that has been confirmed to be mechanically loose. This applies to encounters following the initial treatment of the loosening, such as for further diagnostic workup, non-surgical management, or preparation for revision surgery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "mechanical loosening" and not other types of prosthetic complications.
Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "left knee."
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial diagnosis or treatment of the loosening.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.033Mechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint

T84.033D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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