Periprosth osteolysis of internal prosthetic r knee jt, subs

Periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic right knee joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies bone loss around the components of a right knee replacement, caused by the body's reaction to wear particles from the prosthesis. This osteolysis can lead to loosening of the implant and potential pain or dysfunction.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for or monitored for periprosthetic osteolysis affecting their right knee replacement. This includes visits for symptom management, imaging studies to assess progression, or pre-operative evaluations for revision surgery due to osteolysis.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right knee and confirms the osteolysis is periprosthetic.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
If the osteolysis is causing mechanical complications, consider an additional code from the T84.0 series to specify the complication.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.052Periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic r knee jt

T84.052D(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