5055 - Knee replacement (prosthesis)
Old Rating Criterion 1
5055 Effective September 9, 1975 to February 7, 2021
| 5055 Knee replacement (prosthesis). | |
|---|---|
| Prosthetic replacement of the knee joint: | Rating |
| For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis | 100 |
| With chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity | 60 |
| With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5256, 5261, or 5262. | |
| Minimum rating | 30 |
| Note (1): The 100 pct rating for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis will commence after initial grant of the 1-month total rating assigned under ยง 4.30 following hospital discharge. | ||
| Note (2): Special monthly compensation is assignable during the 100 pct rating period the earliest date permanent use of crutches is established. |