Z48.1 Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure

Coding Notes

Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Type 1 Excludes

encounter for attention to dressings and sutures (Z48.0-)

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Aftercare See also Care Z51.89
following surgery (for) (on)

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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
Z48.1 Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Type 1 Excludes
encounter for attention to dressings and sutures (Z48.0-)