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Z48 - Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare


The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare is listed as Z48.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z48
Description: Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare
  • Excludes1: encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • Excludes2: encounter for attention to artificial openings (Z43.-)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z48:
Z48.0 - Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains
Z48.1 - Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Z48.2 - Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant
Z48.3 - Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Z48.8 - Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare