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Z96.7

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Presence of other bone and tendon implants

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

What This Code Means

A patient has implants made of bone or tendon material, which may include bone grafts, tendon repairs, or other structural replacements used to support healing and function.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a broad category; document the specific type and location of bone or tendon implant in the medical record
  • •Distinguish between bone grafts, tendon transfers, and other bone/tendon implants for complete documentation

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.7Presence of other bone and tendon implants
└Z96.7Presence of other bone and tendon implants

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