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Z96.6

Non-billable

Presence of orthopedic joint implants

Presence of orthopedic joint implants

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z96

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • complications of internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85)
  • fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (8)

Z96.60

Presence of unspecified orthopedic joint implant

BillableZ96.61

Presence of artificial shoulder joint

Z96.62

Presence of artificial elbow joint

Z96.63

Presence of artificial wrist joint

Z96.64

Presence of artificial hip joint

Z96.65

Presence of artificial knee joint

Z96.66

Presence of artificial ankle joint

Z96.69

Presence of other orthopedic joint implants

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for presence of orthopedic joint implants?

The ICD-10-CM code for presence of orthopedic joint implants is Z96.6. The full clinical description is "Presence of orthopedic joint implants". Z96.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z96.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z96.6 represents "Presence of orthopedic joint implants". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z96.6 a billable code?

No, Z96.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z96.6.

What chapter is Z96.6 in?

Z96.6 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z96.6?

Z96.6 has 8 child codes, including: Z96.60 (Presence of unspecified orthopedic joint implant), Z96.61 (Presence of artificial shoulder joint), Z96.62 (Presence of artificial elbow joint), Z96.63 (Presence of artificial wrist joint), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z96.6?

Z96.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1321883. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.