Z48.81
Non-billableEncntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on spcf body systems
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- These codes identify the body system requiring aftercare. They are for use in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully explain the aftercare encounter. The condition treated should also be coded if still present.
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
- aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
- aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (8)
Z48.810Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the sense organs
Z48.811Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys
Z48.812Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the circ sys
Z48.813Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the resp sys
Z48.814Encntr for surg aftcr fol surg on the teeth or oral cavity
Z48.815Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the dgstv sys
Z48.816Encounter for surgical aftcr following surgery on the GU sys
Z48.817Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the skin, subcu
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on spcf body systemsC2910924
- Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systemsC2910924
- These codes identify the body system requiring aftercare. They are for use in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully explain the aftercare encounter. The condition treated should also be coded if still present.C2977642
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on spcf body systems?
The ICD-10-CM code for encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on spcf body systems is Z48.81. The full clinical description is "Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems". Z48.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z48.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z48.81 represents "Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems". 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 Z48.81 a billable code?
No, Z48.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z48.81.
What chapter is Z48.81 in?
Z48.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z48.81?
Z48.81 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; aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D; and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under Z48.81?
Z48.81 has 8 child codes, including: Z48.810 (Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the sense organs), Z48.811 (Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys), Z48.812 (Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the circ sys), Z48.813 (Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the resp sys), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z48.81?
Z48.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910924, C2977642. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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