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Z45.81

Non-billable

Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z45.8

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

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

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • removal or replacement of implanted device

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
  • 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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-implanted device (Z46.-)

Child Codes (3)

Z45.811

Encounter for adjustment or removal of right breast implant

BillableZ45.812

Encounter for adjustment or removal of left breast implant

BillableZ45.819

Encounter for adjustment or removal of unsp breast implant

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant is Z45.81. The full clinical description is "Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant". Z45.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z45.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z45.81 represents "Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z45.81 a billable code?

No, Z45.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z45.81.

What chapter is Z45.81 in?

Z45.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z45.81?

Z45.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index; complications of breast implant (T85.4-); encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under Z45.81?

Z45.81 has 3 child codes, including: Z45.811 (Encounter for adjustment or removal of right breast implant), Z45.812 (Encounter for adjustment or removal of left breast implant), Z45.819 (Encounter for adjustment or removal of unsp breast implant).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z45.81?

Z45.81 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910884, C2910883, C5141176. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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