ICD-10-CM Z48: Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z48

Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z48

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • 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
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure (Z48.1)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for attention to dressings and sutures (Z48.0-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
  • aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for aftercare following sterilization reversal (Z31.42)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • encounter for attention to artificial openings (Z43.-)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
  • orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs (Z48.810)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the neoplasm

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for change or removal of wound dressing NOS

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for removal of staples

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.

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z48):

Z48.0 - Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains Z48.00 - Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing Z48.01 - Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing Z48.02 - Encounter for removal of sutures Z48.03 - Encounter for change or removal of drains Z48.1 - Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure Z48.2 - Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant Z48.21 - Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant Z48.22 - Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant Z48.23 - Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant Z48.24 - Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant Z48.28 - Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant Z48.280 - Encounter for aftercare following heart-lung transplant Z48.288 - Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant Z48.29 - Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant Z48.290 - Encounter for aftercare following bone marrow transplant Z48.298 - Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant Z48.3 - Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm Z48.8 - Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare Z48.81 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48.810 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs Z48.811 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system Z48.812 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system Z48.813 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system Z48.814 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the teeth or oral cavity Z48.815 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system Z48.816 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system Z48.817 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue Z48.89 - Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

About ICD-10-CM Code Z48 (Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare)

ICD-10-CM code Z48 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 Z48 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z48 - Encounter for other postprocedural 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 Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare.