Z48.81
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- 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.
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with Z48.81
- aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
- Z48.3 - aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
- orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)
Specific Codes (8)
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the teeth or oral cavity
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue
