ICD-10-CM Z48.815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z48.815 (Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system)

ICD-10-CM code Z48.815 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 Z48.815 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z48.815 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system. 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 surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system.