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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a patient presenting with symptoms or complications related to the wearing down of the articular (joint) surface within a prosthetic right knee. This wear can lead to pain, instability, or decreased function of the knee replacement. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific issue after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients who have previously undergone a right knee replacement and are now experiencing issues due to the degradation or abrasion of the prosthetic's bearing surface. This would apply during subsequent visits for evaluation, management, or treatment of this wear, such as medication adjustments, physical therapy, or preparation for revision surgery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "wear" of the articular surface, not just general prosthetic malfunction.
Verify the laterality is correctly documented as the "right" knee.
Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the condition, not an initial diagnosis or sequela.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.062Wear of artic bearing surface of internal prosth r knee jt

T84.062D(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