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Z45.81Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

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

Code Details

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)
Parent codeZ45.8 — Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted devices

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
  • Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
  • encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
  • encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)

Subcategories (3)

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