Z96.649
BillablePresence of unspecified artificial hip joint
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient who has an artificial hip joint replacement, but the specific side or whether it is bilateral is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a non-specific code; query the provider to determine if the replacement is right, left, or bilateral
- •Avoid using this code when laterality can be determined from the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.6Presence of orthopedic joint implants└Z96.64Presence of artificial hip joint└Z96.649Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint
└Z96.649Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint