Z48.811
BillableEncntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
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
- 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
- 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)
- aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
- orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)
- encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs (Z48.810)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys?
The ICD-10-CM code for encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the nervous sys is Z48.811. The full clinical description is "Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system". Z48.811 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z48.811 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z48.811 represents "Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system". 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 Z48.811 a billable code?
Yes, Z48.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z48.811 in?
Z48.811 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z48.811?
Z48.811 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 UMLS CUIs for Z48.811?
Z48.811 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910926. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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