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Z48.81Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on spcf body systems

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

Code Details

Full descriptionEncounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems
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 codeZ48.8 — Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • These codes identify the body system requiring aftercare. They are for use in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully explain the aftercare encounter. The condition treated should also be coded if still present.

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
  • aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
  • orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)

Subcategories (8)

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