SURGICAL APPROACH (PRIMARY HIP REPLACEMENT)

The surgical approach used during Primary Hip Replacement Surgery.

Format / Length

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National Codes

Code Description

6

Hardinge/Anterolateral

5

Posterior

7

Trochanteric Osteotomy

10

Direct Anterior

8

Other (not listed)

Also Known As

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Context Alias
Plural SURGICAL APPROACHES (PRIMARY HIP REPLACEMENT)