Z47Header code — not billable
Orthopedic aftercare
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z47
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z47
Z47.1Aftercare following joint replacement surgeryYesZ47.2Encounter for removal of internal fixation deviceYesZ47.3Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesisZ47.31Aftercare following explantation of shoulder jt prosthesisYesZ47.32Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesisYesZ47.33Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesisYesZ47.8Encounter for other orthopedic aftercareZ47.81Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical ampYesZ47.82Encounter for orth aftercare following scoliosis surgeryYesZ47.89Encounter for other orthopedic aftercareYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z47?
Z47 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Orthopedic aftercare.
Is Z47 a billable code?
No. Z47 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 Z47 in?
Z47 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z47 become effective?
Z47 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z47?
Z47 belongs to category Z47, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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