Wear of artic bearing surface of int prosth r hip jt, subs

Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic right hip joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates that the patient is experiencing a problem with the bearing surface of their artificial right hip joint due to normal wear and tear over time. This wear can lead to pain, decreased mobility, and potentially necessitate revision surgery. It specifically refers to the gradual degradation of the components designed to articulate against each other within the prosthesis.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a right hip prosthesis presents with symptoms directly attributable to the wearing down of the joint's articulating surfaces. This includes situations where imaging confirms wear, or clinical assessment points to this as the cause of their current issues. It is appropriate for ongoing management, evaluation, or preparation for intervention related to this specific complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right hip and links symptoms to prosthetic wear.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial diagnosis or acute treatment.
Differentiate from other mechanical complications or infections of the prosthesis.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.060Wear of artic bearing surface of internal prosth r hip jt

T84.060D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T84Complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft T84.0Mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis T84.01Broken internal joint prosthesis T84.010Broken internal right hip prosthesis T84.010ABroken internal right hip prosthesis, initial encounter