Z48.810Billable
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Short description: Encntr for surgical aftcr fol surgery on the sense organs
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z48
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z48
Z48Encounter for other postprocedural aftercareZ48.0Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drainsZ48.00Encounter for change or removal of nonsurg wound dressingYesZ48.01Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressingYesZ48.02Encounter for removal of suturesYesZ48.03Encounter for change or removal of drainsYesZ48.1Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closureYesZ48.2Encounter for aftercare following organ transplantZ48.21Encounter for aftercare following heart transplantYesZ48.22Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplantYesZ48.23Encounter for aftercare following liver transplantYesZ48.24Encounter for aftercare following lung transplantYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z48.810?
Z48.810 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs.
Is Z48.810 a billable code?
Yes. Z48.810 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z48.810 in?
Z48.810 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z48.810 become effective?
Z48.810 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z48.810?
Z48.810 belongs to category Z48, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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