Total knee replacement aftercare is coded as follows:
V 54.81 After care following joint replacement
Use add'l code to identify join replacement site (V43.60-V43.69)
V43.65 Organ or tissue replaced by other means; Joint; Knee
(Reference 2010 ICD-9-CM codebook, but check the 2011 ICD-9-CM codebook in case of changes.)
The diagnosis of aftercare following surgery for a hiatal hernia, is coded to ICD-9-CM code V58.49, Other specified aftercare following surgery.
V58.43
V58.72
V58.78 Aftercare following surgery musculoskeletal system Not otherwise classified
V58.7- aftercare following surgery not elsewhere classified (NEC). Include other Dx for clarification
V58.78
v45.89
V58.49
CPT code for carpal tunnel release is 64721
30755
64719
LCD 9 code for back surgery is the associated code for that surgery that goes to the billing department. These types of codes are typically used by insurance companies.
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Icd9 for recent toe surgery
v58.75, aftercare following surgery to the teeth, oral cavity and digestive system (conditions classifiable to codes in 520-579) and since an umbilical hernia is coded at 551.1 and other codes in the 550 range, this code applies. -- Beth Johnson, MBA, BSN, RN, CRRN, HCS-D