ICD-10-CM Z48.817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z48.817 (Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue)

ICD-10-CM code Z48.817 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 Z48.817 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z48.817 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 skin and subcutaneous tissue.