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ICD-10-PCS XRR New Technology: Joints Replacement

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Replacement (XRR) in the New Technology section involves removing a body part and substituting it with a synthetic or biological device. This operation is specifically applied to joints using advanced methods and materials.

This New Technology, Joints, Replacement operation includes procedures such as the surgical replacement of the Right or Left Knee Joint with a synthetic substitute targeting either the Lateral Meniscus or the Medial Meniscus. Examples include code XRRG0L8 for the right knee lateral meniscus and XRRH0M8 for the left knee medial meniscus, both performed via an Open Approach under New Technology Group 8. These codes highlight the detailed documentation possible for innovative joint replacement techniques, essential for accurate coding and clinical records.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify XRR - Replacement (putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the placeand/or function of all or a portion of a body part). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.

  • XRR - New Technology, Joints, Replacement

  • XRRG0L8 - Replacement of Right Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Lateral Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8

  • XRRG0M8 - Replacement of Right Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8

  • XRRH0L8 - Replacement of Left Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Lateral Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8

  • XRRH0M8 - Replacement of Left Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8