T84.068
Billable codeWear of articular bearing surface of other internal prosthetic joint
The ICD-10 code for wear of articular bearing surface of other internal prosthetic joint is T84.068.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify the joint (Z96.6-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T84.060Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic right hip joint
- T84.061Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic left hip joint
- T84.062Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic right knee joint
- T84.063Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic left knee joint
- T84.069Wear of articular bearing surface of unspecified internal prosthetic joint
- T84.068Wear of articular bearing surface of other internal prosthetic joint