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 | ✓ |
| Z47.1 | Aftercare following joint replacement surgery | ✓ |
| Z47.2 | Encounter for removal of internal fixation device | ✓ |
| Z47.2 | Encounter for removal of internal fixation device | ✓ |
| Z47.3 | Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis | — |
| Z47.3 | Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis | — |
| Z47.8 | Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare | — |
| Z47.8 | Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare | — |
| Z47.31 | Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.31 | Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.32 | Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.32 | Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.33 | Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.33 | Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis | ✓ |
| Z47.81 | Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation | ✓ |
| Z47.81 | Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation | ✓ |
| Z47.82 | Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery | ✓ |
| Z47.82 | Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery | ✓ |
| Z47.89 | Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare | ✓ |
| Z47.89 | Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z47?
Z47 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Orthopedic aftercare. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is Z47 a billable code?
No — Z47 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 Z47.1 — Aftercare following joint replacement surgery). 16 of the 20 codes under Z47 are billable.
What codes fall under Z47?
Z47 includes Z47.1, Z47.1, Z47.2, Z47.2, Z47.3, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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