Presence of unspecified artificial wrist joint

This code indicates the presence of an artificial joint in the wrist, where the specific type of prosthesis (e.g., silicone, metal, ceramic) is not documented. It signifies that a patient has undergone a wrist arthroplasty and currently has an implanted prosthetic wrist component.

Use this code when a patient's medical record clearly states they have an artificial wrist joint, but the detailed type of the implant is not specified. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters, routine checks, or when the presence of the implant is relevant to the patient's current care without needing to know the exact prosthetic material.

• Always strive for greater specificity if the type of artificial wrist joint is documented (e.g., silicone, metal).
• This code is for the presence of the device, not for complications related to it.
• Do not use this code if the patient has had the artificial joint removed.