Z96.6
Non-billablePresence 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (8)
Z96.60Presence of unspecified orthopedic joint implant
Z96.61Presence of artificial shoulder joint
Z96.62Presence of artificial elbow joint
Z96.63Presence of artificial wrist joint
Z96.64Presence of artificial hip joint
Z96.65Presence of artificial knee joint
Z96.66Presence of artificial ankle joint
Z96.69Presence of other orthopedic joint implants
Related Codes(9)
Z96.0Presence of urogenital implants
Z96.1Presence of intraocular lens
Z96.2Presence of otological and audiological implants
Z96.3Presence of artificial larynx
Z96.4Presence of endocrine implants
Z96.5Presence of tooth-root and mandibular implants
Z96.7Presence of other bone and tendon implants
Z96.8Presence of other specified functional implants
Z96.9Presence of functional implant, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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.
How does Z96.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like presence of orthopedic joint implants affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z96.6?
Z96.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB51.7 (Presence of orthopaedic joint implants).
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