Z96.691
Z96.691: Finger-joint replacement of right hand
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright
Z96.691 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for finger-joint replacement of right hand. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check Z96.691 with the rest of the claim: free scrubberExcludes2 inherited from the categories above Z96.691
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Other codes that can never be billed with Z96.691
Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
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Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
Z96.691 is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 4 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.