Arthrofibrosis after Knee Replacement – ICD-10 Codes and CPT Codes:

This page contains International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10) Codes related to arthrofibrosis of knee and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes related to treatment methods of arthrofibrosis of knee.

I. ICD-10 Codes for Arthrofibrosis after Knee Replacement:

There is no specific ICD-10 code for arthrofibrosis of knee. The related codes are,

M25.6 – Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified (stiffness without ankylosis)

M25.66 – Stiffness of knee, not elsewhere classified

M25.661 – Stiffness of right knee, not elsewhere classified

M25.662 – Stiffness of left knee, not elsewhere classified

M25.669 – Stiffness of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified

M24.60 – Ankylosis, unspecified joint

M24.66 – Ankylosis, knee

M24.661 – Ankylosis, right knee

M24.662 – Ankylosis, left knee

M24.669 – Ankylosis, unspecified knee

II. CPT Codes related to Arthrofibrosis after Knee Replacement:

A. CPT Codes for Physical Therapy:

97110 – Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion, and flexibility.

97140 – Manual therapy techniques (e.g. mobilization, manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction). Physical and occupational therapists typically use this code for services best described as manual therapy techniques.

B. CPT Code for Manipulation under Anesthesia of Knee:

27570 – Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

C. CPT Code for Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of Knee:

29884 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)

D. CPT Codes for Open Lysis of Adhesions of Knee:

There is no specific code for open lysis of adhesions of knee. The related codes are,

27323 to 27365 – Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

27425 – Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

27310 – Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)

27331 – Arthrotomy, knee; including joint exploration, biopsy, or removal of loose or foreign bodies

27334 – Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, knee; anterior OR posterior

27335 – Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, knee; anterior AND posterior including popliteal area

27347 – Excision of lesion of meniscus or capsule (eg, cyst, ganglion), knee

27599 – Unlisted procedure, femur or knee

E. CPT Codes for Revision Arthroplasty of Knee:

27486 – Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; one component

27487 – Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component.