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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Aftercare Laminectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Aftercare Laminectomy

Z47.3
Z47.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for aftercare laminectomy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Postoperative Laminectomy Care
Spinal Surgery Aftercare
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Aftercare Laminectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Aftercare Laminectomy

Use ICD-10 code Z47.3 for aftercare following surgery on the spine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Aftercare following surgery on the spine

Non-Billable
Z47.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of post-op care following spine surgery
documentation:
  • • Detailed surgical notes specifying decompression

Applicable To

  • • Routine post-laminectomy care

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies vertebral levels and decompressed structures.

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Billable Code
Z47.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Aftercare for multiple orthopedic procedures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all orthopedic procedures are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M48.06x

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region

Use if stenosis persists post-op.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for aftercare following laminectomy?

The ICD-10 code for aftercare following laminectomy is Z47.3, used for routine post-operative care after spine surgery.

When should Z47.89 be used instead of Z47.3?

Use Z47.89 when aftercare involves multiple orthopedic procedures, not just spine surgery.

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