Z47: Orthopedic aftercare

Codes under Z47 (Orthopedic aftercare). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.

Code	Description	Billable
Z47.1	Aftercare following joint replacement surgery	✓
Z47.2	Encounter for removal of internal fixation device	✓
Z47.3	Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis	—
Z47.8	Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare	—
Z47.31	Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis	✓
Z47.32	Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis	✓
Z47.33	Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis	✓
Z47.81	Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation	✓
Z47.82	Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery	✓
Z47.89	Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare	✓

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