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Z96.612

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Presence of left artificial shoulder joint

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person has an artificial shoulder joint implant on the left side of their body.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •This status code should be used alongside any relevant encounter codes for follow-up care, adjustment, or complications

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.6Presence of orthopedic joint implants└Z96.61Presence of artificial shoulder joint└Z96.612Presence of left artificial shoulder joint
└Z96.612Presence of left artificial shoulder joint

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