ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z48.280
Encounter for aftercare following heart-lung transplant
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z48.280 (Encounter for aftercare following heart-lung transplant)
ICD-10-CM code Z48.280 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 Z48.280 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z48.280 - Encounter for aftercare following heart-lung transplant. 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 aftercare following heart-lung transplant.