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Index to Diseases and Injuries

Wound check

Index code:Z48.0-
  • due to injury - code to Injury, by site, using appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounter
  • postoperative — see Aftercare
Use the index to find a code, then confirm it in the Tabular List before assigning it. A code ending in a dash is incomplete, and a code in [brackets] is a manifestation code reported after the underlying condition. Search the whole index.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICD-10-CM code for Wound check?

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index directs "Wound check" to Z48.0- (incomplete; more characters are required). Subterms below it may lead to a more specific code. Always confirm the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.

ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.