Wear of artic bearing surface of int prosth joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the gradual wearing down of the smooth, articulating surfaces within a prosthetic joint other than the hip, knee, or shoulder. This wear can lead to pain, instability, and reduced function of the artificial joint over time. It represents the residual effects or ongoing issues stemming from this wear.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of the wear of the articular bearing surface of an internal prosthetic joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or wrist replacement. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the wear is being monitored or managed, and the initial acute event of wear has passed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the complication is a residual effect.
• Do not use for acute or initial presentations of prosthetic joint wear; those would typically use an "A" or "D" seventh character.
• Always code with an additional code to specify the type of prosthetic joint involved, if available and more specific.