Z96.692
Z96.692 — Finger-joint replacement of left hand
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft
Z96.692 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for finger-joint replacement of left hand. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Risk adjustment
Z96.692 does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
Z96.692 is named in 5 Medicare coverage policies — 5 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.
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Related codes at this level
Codes that share Z96.69. If Z96.692 is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about Z96.692
- Is Z96.692 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. Z96.692 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does Z96.692 sit in the tabular list?
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), in the block Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99).