Joint replacement CPT codes

Revision of a lumbar total disc replacement at one level through an anterior approach, including removal of the old device and placement of a new one.

Revision of total hip arthroplasty involving replacement of both the femoral and acetabular components in a single operative session.

Revision of total elbow arthroplasty with replacement of both the humeral and ulnar components, including allograft when utilized.

Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty involving removal and replacement of both the humeral and glenoid components, with allograft use when required.

Anterior lumbar total disc arthroplasty at a single interspace, including discectomy to prepare the interspace (not for decompression purposes).

Revision total knee arthroplasty with replacement of both the femoral and tibial components, with or without the use of allograft tissue.

Osteotomy of the iliac, acetabular, or innominate bone with concurrent femoral osteotomy and reduction of hip dislocation

Conversion of a previously operated hip — any prior surgery except total hip arthroplasty — to a complete total hip arthroplasty, replacing both femoral and acetabular components, with or without bone graft.

Open arthrodesis of the hip joint performed via a subtrochanteric osteotomy approach, fusing the hip in a functional position while simultaneously correcting deformity at the subtrochanteric level.

Revision of a prior total shoulder arthroplasty involving replacement or repair of either the humeral or glenoid component, with allograft use when required.

Arthroplasty of the temporomandibular joint using a prosthetic joint replacement device

Complicated removal of a total hip prosthesis, including extraction of bone cement (methylmethacrylate), with or without placement of a spacer in the vacated joint space.

Revision of total hip arthroplasty involving removal and replacement of the femoral component only, with or without bone graft.

Revision of total elbow arthroplasty for a single failed component (humeral or ulnar), with allograft bone grafting performed when required.

Revision of a total hip arthroplasty involving the acetabular component only, with or without autograft or allograft

Surgical replacement of both the humeral head and glenoid components of the glenohumeral joint, including traditional total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Arthroplasty of the elbow with prosthetic replacement of both the distal humerus and proximal ulna — i.e., total elbow arthroplasty.

Revision of a total knee arthroplasty involving a single component, performed with or without the use of donor bone graft material.

Open surgical transplantation of donor cartilage and bone to repair a full-thickness osteochondral defect of the knee joint.

Knee replacement surgery addressing both the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, with or without resurfacing of the patella.

Primary total hip arthroplasty replacing both the acetabular socket and proximal femoral components with prosthetic implants, with or without bone graft.

Surgical reshaping or reconstruction of the acetabulum (hip socket) to correct deformity, relieve impingement, or address dysplasia — performed without prosthetic joint replacement.

Removal of a total shoulder prosthesis, covering both the humeral and glenoid components, including any debridement and synovectomy performed at the same time.

Surgical removal of both the humeral and ulnar components of a total elbow prosthesis, including debridement and synovectomy when performed during the same operative session.

Open treatment of a proximal humeral fracture involving the surgical or anatomical neck, with or without internal fixation, tuberosity repair, and/or humeral head prosthetic replacement.

Surgical reconstruction of the proximal humerus using an implant (hemiarthroplasty), including resurfacing techniques such as the Copeland or Global CAP prosthesis.

Bone grafting of the femoral head, neck, intertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric area, including harvest of the autograft from the patient's own body.

Removal of a knee prosthesis — including total knee components and methylmethacrylate cement — with or without insertion of a spacer at the same operative session.

Total wrist arthroplasty replacing the distal radius and partial or entire carpus with prosthetic components

Arthroplasty of the knee involving resurfacing of the condyle and tibial plateau in a single tibiofemoral compartment — medial OR lateral, not both.

Revision of a previously placed total ankle replacement — removal and reimplantation of prosthetic components to address loosening, wear, malalignment, or failure of the primary implant.

Surgical removal of the femoral head with replacement by a prosthetic implant; the native acetabulum is left in place (hemiarthroplasty).

Acetabuloplasty with resection of the femoral head — the Girdlestone procedure — performed to relieve pain when infection or bone quality precludes joint reconstruction.

Arthroplasty of the temporomandibular joint using autogenous graft material harvested from the patient, performed to restore jaw function.

Surgical removal of a single shoulder prosthesis component — either the humeral or glenoid side — including debridement and synovectomy when performed.

Elbow arthroplasty using a distal humeral implant combined with fascia lata graft harvest and ligament reconstruction to restore joint stability.

Revision of a previously placed wrist joint arthroplasty, including removal or exchange of the prosthetic implant at the radiocarpal joint.

Arthroplasty of the temporomandibular joint using allograft (donor) tissue to repair, reposition, or reconstruct joint components.

Total ankle arthroplasty with implant — surgical replacement of the tibiotalar joint using a prosthetic device to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Elbow arthroplasty with replacement of the distal humerus using a prosthetic implant — hemiarthroplasty of the elbow, humeral side only.

Arthroplasty of the wrist with prosthetic replacement of the distal radius — resection of the distal radial segment and insertion of a synthetic implant at the wrist.

Open elbow arthroplasty using a biologic membrane (e.g., fascia) to resurface or reconstruct the joint without inserting a prosthetic implant.

Arthroplasty of the femoral condyles or tibial plateau(s) of the knee, without debridement or partial synovectomy.

Patellar arthroplasty with insertion of a prosthetic implant to resurface the kneecap.

Arthroplasty of the intercarpal or carpometacarpal joints using suspension technique, including tendon transfer or transplant with interposition when performed.

Open arthroplasty of the wrist joint, with or without interposition material and with or without external or internal fixation.

Surgical removal of a hip joint prosthesis performed as a distinct, standalone procedure — not incidental to a concurrent revision or reimplantation.

Tibial plateau arthroplasty of the knee with debridement and partial synovectomy performed at the same operative setting.

Arthroplasty of the wrist with prosthetic replacement of the lunate bone, performed for conditions such as avascular necrosis of the lunate (Kienböck disease).

Arthroplasty of the femoral condyles or tibial plateau(s) of the knee, performed with debridement and partial synovectomy.

Arthroplasty of the wrist with prosthetic replacement of the distal ulna.

Surgical reconstruction of the tibial component of the knee joint to relieve pain and restore function in patients with a damaged or deteriorated knee.

Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement of the distal scaphoid at the carpus — insertion of an implant to replace the scaphoid bone at the wrist joint.

Arthroplasty of the intercarpal or carpometacarpal joints using interposition technique, such as tendon graft placement, to restore joint mobility and cushion the arthritic joint space.

Surgical removal of the humeral head — the ball-shaped proximal end of the humerus — typically performed for osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis, tumor, or severe trauma that makes joint preservation or replacement unfeasible.

Surgical removal of a previously implanted radial head prosthesis from the elbow joint.

Surgical removal of the trapezium bone at the base of the thumb with placement of a prosthetic implant to replace it, restoring thumb CMC joint function.

Complicated removal of a wrist prosthesis, including total wrist implant explantation requiring complex dissection

Surgical reconstruction or revision of the ankle joint, typically to address post-surgical complications, joint instability, or arthritic destruction of the tibiotalar articulation.

Radial head arthroplasty with prosthetic implant — the damaged radial head is excised and replaced with an artificial prosthesis to restore elbow stability and function.