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How to best code Decreased Range of Motion of the Knee (Post Op TKR) & Decreased Strength?
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719.86, Other specified disorders of joint
Laxwido
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I think you would need more than just a 719.86, to identify that the joint is artificial.
719.56, Stiffness of joint, Knee
V54.81 Aftercare following Joint replacement
V43.65 Knee joint replacement status
thoughts?
719.56, Stiffness of joint, Knee
V54.81 Aftercare following Joint replacement
V43.65 Knee joint replacement status
thoughts?
diannalcamp
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I like your attention to detail, however, I don't believe code V54.81 Aftercare following Joint replacement is required and a bit misleading. I would code :
719.56, Stiffness of joint, Knee
V43.65 Knee joint replacement status
719.56, Stiffness of joint, Knee
V43.65 Knee joint replacement status
Laxwido
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Hm. I have written in next to V43.6x "Code first V54.81", that came from an AAPC National conference. I do see your point, though. I think I will ask again at Vegas 2012, I certainly could have misheard or misunderstood.
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