Z48.00 – Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Applicable To
Encounter for change or removal of wound dressing NOS
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Admission
(for)
See also Encounter (for)
change of
removal of
following surgery
(for) (on)
attention to
involving
removal of
Change
(s) (in) (of)
See also Removal
Removal
(from) (of)
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Z00-Z99 | Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) |
| Z40-Z53 | Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) |
| Z48 | Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare |
| Z48.0 | Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains |
| Z48.00 |
Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Applicable to
Encounter for change or removal of wound dressing NOS
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