ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z48.00
Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z48.00
Encounter for change or removal of wound dressing NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z48.00 (Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing)
ICD-10-CM code Z48.00 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 Z48.00 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z48.00 - Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing. 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 change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing.