Z42: Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury
Codes under Z42 (Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z42.1 | Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy | ✓ |
| Z42.1 | Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy | ✓ |
| Z42.8 | Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury | ✓ |
| Z42.8 | Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z42?
Z42 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury. It contains 4 more specific diagnosis codes, 4 of which are billable.
Is Z42 a billable code?
No — Z42 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z42.1 — Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy). 4 of the 4 codes under Z42 are billable.
What codes fall under Z42?
Z42 includes Z42.1, Z42.1, Z42.8, Z42.8. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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