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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Healing Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Healing Wound

Z48.00
S81.801D

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

Also Known as:
Wound Healing
Wound Recovery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Healing Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Healing Wound

Use ICD-10 code Z48.00 for encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

Billable Code
Z48.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • No signs of infection or complications.

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative follow-up for wound inspection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no infection signs.

Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S81.801D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation must specify wound location and laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Open wound still healing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific site are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L98.499

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, unspecified

Use for slow-healing ulcers alongside primary codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a healing wound?

The ICD-10 code for a healing wound during follow-up is Z48.00, used for routine post-op checks without complications.

When should Z48.00 be used?

Use Z48.00 for postoperative follow-up visits when the wound is healing without signs of infection or complications.

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