Z47.82
BillableEncounter for orth aftercare following scoliosis surgery
Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for orth aftercare following scoliosis surgery?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for orth aftercare following scoliosis surgery is Z47.82. The full clinical description is "Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery". Z47.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z47.82 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z47.82 represents "Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z47.82 a billable code?
Yes, Z47.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z47.82 in?
Z47.82 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z47.82?
Z47.82 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z47.82?
Z47.82 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910909. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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