Z96.659

Billable

Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint

Z96.659 is the ICD-10-CM code for Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z96.65
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a surgery to replace parts of your knee joint with new, artificial parts. You may need a knee replacement if you have knee damage that causes severe pain and difficulty doing daily activities, such as walking and climbing stairs. It is usually done when other treatments for knee pain haven't helped enough. The goal of a knee replacement is to relieve pain…

Read more about Knee Replacement at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z96.659?
Z96.659 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z96.659 a billable code?
Yes — Z96.659 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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