This case study was written by Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, and an E/M and procedure-based coding, compliance, data charge entry, and HIPAA privacy specialist in Melba, Idaho. Opinions expressed are that of the author and do not necessarily represent HCPro, ACDIS, or any of its subsidiaries. For questions, contact editor Sarah Gould, CPC, at sgould@hcpro.com.
The following clinical scenario describes procedural services for a patient with an infected native knee and ICD-10-CM/CPT codes used to report these services.