Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for aftercare following amputation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Aftercare Following Amputation
Use ICD-10 code Z47.81 for encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Fitting/adjustment of artificial leg
Use when documenting the fitting or adjustment of a prosthetic limb.
The ICD-10 code for aftercare following surgical amputation is Z47.81, used during the rehabilitation phase.
Z47.81 is used for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation, specifically during the rehabilitation and prosthetic fitting phases.