ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z48.8
Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z48.8
- aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
- aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)
encounter for aftercare following sterilization reversal (Z31.42)
- aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
- orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)
encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs (Z48.810)
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.
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About ICD-10-CM Code Z48.8 (Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare)
ICD-10-CM code Z48.8 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 Z48.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z48.8 - Encounter for other specified 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 specified postprocedural aftercare.