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Z48.1

Billable

Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure

Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z48

Coding Notes

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 attention to dressings and sutures (Z48.0-)

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

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z48.1?

ICD-10-CM code Z48.1 represents "Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z48.1 a billable code?

Yes, Z48.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z48.1 in?

Z48.1 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z48.1?

Z48.1 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 attention to dressings and sutures (Z48.0-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z48.1?

Z48.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910913. 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.