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Wiki Dx for pain

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When a pt comes in with a complaint of pain in the knee after they had a TKR do you always use 996.77 or 719.46. The reason of the pain could be from standing too long, bending too much or just has pain. Thanks
 
grandmacora said:
When a pt comes in with a complaint of pain in the knee after they had a TKR do you always use 996.77 or 719.46. The reason of the pain could be from standing too long, bending too much or just has pain. Thanks
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Without any documenation that connects the presence of the prosthesis with the pain, I would use 719.46. Just the presence of the prosthesis does not necesarily equal "pain."
 
Not that I need to post this as MnTwins answered and is a great source, but I agree. I would also use 719.46. Just thought it would be nice for you to have two confirming responses.
 
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