Wear of artic bearing surface of internal prosth joint, subs

Wear of articular bearing surface of other internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the deterioration or abrasion of the smooth, load-bearing surface within a prosthetic joint other than the hip, knee, or ankle, that is being addressed during a follow-up visit. This wear can lead to pain, instability, or reduced function of the artificial joint.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of wear to the articular bearing surface of a prosthetic joint in locations such as the shoulder, elbow, or wrist. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the wear, such as for monitoring, medication adjustments, or planning for revision surgery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "wear" of the articular surface, not just general prosthetic failure.
Confirm the prosthetic joint involved is not the hip, knee, or ankle, as those have more specific codes.
The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.068Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosth joint

T84.068D(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