Total knee replacement aftercare is coded as follows:
V 54.81 After care following joint replacement
Use add'l code to identify join replacement site (V43.60-V43.69)
V43.65 Organ or tissue replaced by other means; Joint; Knee
(Reference 2010 ICD-9-CM codebook, but check the 2011 ICD-9-CM codebook in case of changes.)
V58.78 Aftercare following surgery musculoskeletal system Not otherwise classified
V58.7- aftercare following surgery not elsewhere classified (NEC). Include other Dx for clarification
The ICD-10 code for carpal tunnel syndrome is G56.00 for unspecified carpal tunnel syndrome. If you want to specify that the condition is due to surgical release, you would use additional codes to indicate the procedure, such as Z98.890 for other specified postprocedural states. It's important to consult the latest coding guidelines or a medical coder for precise coding based on specific clinical scenarios.
V58.78
v45.89
V58.49
CPT code for carpal tunnel release is 64721
The ICD-10 code for a patient returning to the physician's office for a follow-up after surgery, specifically for the application of a new long leg cast, would depend on the specific diagnosis related to the surgery. However, a common code used in such scenarios is Z48.89, which represents "Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare." It's important to verify the exact condition to assign the most accurate code.
64719
30755
LCD 9 code for back surgery is the associated code for that surgery that goes to the billing department. These types of codes are typically used by insurance companies.
Icd9 for recent toe surgery