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Z96.621

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Presence of right artificial elbow 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 elbow joint implant on the right side of their body.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm that the implant is specifically in the elbow joint, not the shoulder or wrist
  • •Document and verify laterality to ensure accurate code assignment

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.6Presence of orthopedic joint implants└Z96.62Presence of artificial elbow joint└Z96.621Presence of right artificial elbow joint
└Z96.621Presence of right artificial elbow joint

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