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Z96.619

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Presence of unspecified 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, but it is not specified whether it is on the right or left side.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should only be used when laterality cannot be determined from the documentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to obtain laterality information for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.6Presence of orthopedic joint implants└Z96.61Presence of artificial shoulder joint└Z96.619Presence of unspecified artificial shoulder joint
└Z96.619Presence of unspecified artificial shoulder joint

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