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ICD-10 -PCS: Total Hip Arthroplasty &Hemiarthroplasty 2015 Anthelio Healthcare Solutions Inc. Proprietary and confidential. All Rights ICD-10 ExpressLearnApril 21, 2015 What is a total hip arthroplasty (THA)?Total hip arthroplasty, or surgical replacement of the hip joint with an artificial prosthesis, is a reconstructive procedure that has improved the management of those diseases of the hip joint that have responded poorly to conventional medical therapy. This codes to Root operation Replacement Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. A total hip arthroplasty consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while a hemiarthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head. The body system being replaced is Lower Joints In a total hip arthroplasty, the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
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