AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Distal Femur Chondrosarcoma Excision with Endoprosthetic Reconstruction
A patient was admitted for excision of a chondrosarcoma of the left distal femur followed by endoprosthetic reconstruction. The distal femur was replaced with a Zimmer® segmental system along with a hinged joint component that was cemented to the tibial canal. What is the correct code assignment for distal femur excision with endoprosthetic reconstruction?
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