ICD-10 Code for Replacement by Artificial or Mechanical Device or Prosthesis of

The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (18 codes, 18 billable).

Index entries for Replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of

bladder – Z96.0
blood vessel NEC – Z95.828
bone NEC – Z96.7
cochlea – Z96.21
coronary artery – Z95.5
eustachian tube – Z96.29
eye globe – Z97.0
heart – Z95.812
- valve – Z95.2
  - prosthetic – Z95.2
  - specified NEC – Z95.4
  - xenogenic – Z95.3
intestine – Z96.89
joint – Z96.60
- hip – see Presence, hip joint implant
- knee – see Presence, knee joint implant
- specified site NEC – Z96.698
larynx – Z96.3
lens – Z96.1
limb (s) – see Presence, artificial, limb
mandible NEC (for tooth root implant(s)) – Z96.5
organ NEC – Z96.89
peripheral vessel NEC – Z95.828
stapes – Z96.29
teeth – Z97.2
tendon – Z96.7
tissue NEC – Z96.89
tooth root (s) – Z96.5
vessel NEC – Z95.828
- coronary (artery) – Z95.5

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.