AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Dual Mobility Components

A patient presented for total right hip arthroplasty using dual mobility components. The replacement was performed by placing a multi-hole acetabular shell and neutral dual mobility liner. A cemented femoral stem with collar was placed and a ceramic ball was then placed with a dual mobility bearing. The components included a metal cup and liner and the dual femoral head component consisted of a larger polyethylene head with a smaller ceramic ball within the larger head. What is the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code assignment for the dual mobility hip replacement? ...

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