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Z48.02

Billable

Encounter for removal of sutures

Encounter for removal of sutures

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z48.0

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for removal of staples

Excludes 1

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

  • encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for aftercare following injury - code to Injury, by site, with appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter
  • encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure (Z48.1)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for attention to artificial openings (Z43.-)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for removal of sutures?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for removal of sutures is Z48.02. The full clinical description is "Encounter for removal of sutures". Z48.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z48.02 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z48.02 represents "Encounter for removal of sutures". 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 Z48.02 a billable code?

Yes, Z48.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z48.02 in?

Z48.02 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z48.02?

Z48.02 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09); encounter for aftercare following injury - code to Injury, by site, with appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter; encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure (Z48.1).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z48.02 map to?

Z48.02 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 460551000124107. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z48.02?

Z48.02 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1719727, C1719693. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.