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)
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)
- Z48.810 Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the sense organs
- Z48.811 Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys
- Z48.812 Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the circ sys
- Z48.813 Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the resp sys
- Z48.814 Encntr for surg aftcr fol surg on the teeth or oral cavity
- Z48.815 Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the dgstv sys
- Z48.816 Encounter for surgical aftcr following surgery on the GU sys
- Z48.817 Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the skin, subcu