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Z48

Non-billable

Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

Z48 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z48.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • •encounter for aftercare following injury - code to Injury, by site, with appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •encounter for attention to artificial openings (Z43.-)
  • •encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z48?
Z48 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z48 a billable code?
No — Z48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z48.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z48?
Z48 has 5 more specific child codes, including Z48.0, Z48.1, Z48.2.
What is excluded from Z48?
Excludes1 (not coded here): encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09); encounter for aftercare following injury - code to Injury, by site, with appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter.

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

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