Z42Header code — not billable
Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury
Short description: Encntr for plast/recnst surg fol med proc or healed injury
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z42
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z42
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z42?
Z42 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury.
Is Z42 a billable code?
No. Z42 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z42 in?
Z42 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z42 become effective?
Z42 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z42?
Z42 belongs to category Z42, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.