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Z45.81

Non-billable

Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

Z45.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z45.811 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z45.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • •Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
  • •Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
  • •encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
  • •encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z45.81?
Z45.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z45.81 a billable code?
No — Z45.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z45.811) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z45.81?
Z45.81 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z45.811, Z45.812, Z45.819.
What is excluded from Z45.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): complications of breast implant (T85.4-); encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1); encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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