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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Status Post Surgery

ICD-10 Coding for Status Post Surgery

Z47.1
Z48.89

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

Also Known as:
Postoperative Status
Post-Surgical State
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Status Post Surgery

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Status Post Surgery

Use ICD-10 code Z47.1 for aftercare following joint replacement surgery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Billable Code
Z47.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has undergone joint replacement surgery and is receiving routine follow-up care.

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up care after joint replacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of joint replaced and the date of surgery.

Encounter for other specified aftercare

Billable Code
Z48.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • General aftercare following surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the type of surgery and postoperative care provided.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T81.4XXA

Infection following a procedure, initial encounter

Use when there is an infection following joint replacement surgery.

T81.41XA

Infection following a procedure, initial encounter

Use when there is an infection following surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for status post surgery?

The ICD-10 code for status post surgery is typically Z48.89 for general aftercare, but specific codes like Z47.1 are used for joint replacement aftercare.

How do you code postoperative complications?

Postoperative complications are coded with T81 codes, sequenced before Z codes for aftercare, ensuring accurate representation of the patient's condition.

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