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Z42Encntr for plast/recnst surg fol med proc or healed injury

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Code Details

Full descriptionEncounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
SectionEncounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • encounter for cosmetic plastic surgery (Z41.1)
  • encounter for plastic surgery for treatment of current injury - code to relevent injury

Subcategories (2)

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