Pyogenic arthritis in the right elbow due to methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus has caused continual extreme pain to the patient. Elbow replacement, arthroplasty, is recommended. The physician began the replacement procedure by removing the damaged joint components. They were then replaced with plastic implants. One implant was attached to the humerus, the other to the ulna, and the two were connected to form a hinge. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was released to the recovery room. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for elbow replacement (arthroplasty) is 24363, which specifically refers to the replacement of the elbow joint with a prosthesis. The ICD-10-CM codes include M00.021 for pyogenic arthritis of the right elbow, and B95.61 for infection due to Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, which are the reasons for the surgery.

Pyogenic Arthritis in the Right Elbow Due to Methicillin Susceptible