ICD-10-CM Loosening References

"Loosening" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "loosening"

  • Loosening
    • aseptic
      • joint prosthesis - See: Complications, joint prosthesis, mechanical, loosening, by site;
    • epiphysis - See: Osteochondropathy;
    • mechanical
      • joint prosthesis - See: Complications, joint prosthesis, mechanical, loosening, by site;

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Epiphyses: The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.