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BillableEncounter for removal of internal fixation device
Z47.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for removal of internal fixation device. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
- •encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D
- •infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
- •mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z47.2?
- Z47.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for removal of internal fixation device". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z47.2 a billable code?
- Yes — Z47.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Z47.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character; encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D; infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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