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If you are coding for a facility for procedures you need 2 codes to completely capture the service:
If it is for a total hip arthroplasty then you would code 81.51 plus the code for the bearing surface of the implant: 00.74 for metal on polyethelene, 00.75 metal on metal, 00.76 ceramic on ceramic, 00.77 ceramic on polyethelene.
If it is for a partial hip arthroplasty then 81.52 plus the code for the bearing surface of the implant (00.74-00.77)
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What is the cpt code for a finger interphalangeal joint arthroplasty with a hemihamate graft?
Two codes: 26535 and 20900
What causes ectopic bone?
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What is joint arthroplasty also called?
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What is ICD9 code for septic total knee arthroplasty?
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What is the ICD9 code hip mass?
what is the icd 9 code for hip mass
What is the icd-9 code for hip hemiarthroplasty vs total hip arthroplasty?
81.52 Partial Hip 81.51 Total Hip
What is the purpose of hip arthroplasty?
Hip arthroplasty has two primary purposes: pain relief and improved functioning of the hip joint
What is an arthroplasty?
An arthroplasty is the surgical repair or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.
What is Arthroplasty?
An arthroplasty is the surgical repair or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.
Icd9 code 81.51?
81.51 Total hip replacement Replacement of both femoral head and acetabulum by prosthesis Total reconstruction of hip
What is hip arthropathy?
Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.
What has the author Robert E Booth written?
Robert E. Booth has written: 'Total hip arthroplasty' -- subject(s): Arthroplasty, Hip Prothesis, Hip joint, Surgery, Total hip replacement
What is the name given to hip replacement surgery?
The operation itself is called hip arthroplasty .
What is the purpose of the hip?
Hip arthroplasty has two primary purposes: pain relief and improved functioning of the hip joint
What is the difference between an ICD9 code and a CPT code?
ICD9 code is the diagnosis code and a CPT is the procedure code
