Z96.64
Header — not billablePresence of artificial hip joint
The ICD-10 code for presence of artificial hip joint is Z96.64.
Z96.64 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Hip-joint replacement (partial) (total)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z96.60Presence of unspecified orthopedic joint implant
- Z96.61Presence of artificial shoulder jointnon-billable header
- Z96.62Presence of artificial elbow jointnon-billable header
- Z96.63Presence of artificial wrist jointnon-billable header
- Z96.65Presence of artificial knee jointnon-billable header
- Z96.66Presence of artificial ankle jointnon-billable header
- Z96.69Presence of other orthopedic joint implantsnon-billable header
- Z96.64Presence of artificial hip jointnon-billable header