ICD-10-CM Z47: Orthopedic aftercare

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z47

Orthopedic aftercare

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z47

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
  • encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D
  • infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acquired absence of shoulder joint following prior explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis (Z89.23-)
  • shoulder joint prosthesis explantation status (Z89.23-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acquired absence of hip joint following prior explantation of hip joint prosthesis (Z89.62-)
  • hip joint prosthesis explantation status (Z89.62-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acquired absence of knee joint following prior explantation of knee prosthesis (Z89.52-
  • knee joint prosthesis explantation status (Z89.52-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the joint (Z96.6-)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the limb amputated (Z89.-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis, staged procedure
  • Encounter for joint prosthesis insertion following prior explantation of joint prosthesis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z47):

Z47.1 - Aftercare following joint replacement surgery Z47.2 - Encounter for removal of internal fixation device Z47.3 - Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis Z47.31 - Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis Z47.32 - Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis Z47.33 - Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis Z47.8 - Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare Z47.81 - Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation Z47.82 - Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery Z47.89 - Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

About ICD-10-CM Code Z47 (Orthopedic aftercare)

ICD-10-CM code Z47 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z47 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z47 - Orthopedic aftercare. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Orthopedic aftercare.