Z47.2

Billable

Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

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direct

Cannot be coded with Z47.2

  • encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
  • encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D
  • infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)

Excludes1

inherited from Z47

Rules from parent category Z47: Orthopedic aftercare

  • aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D

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Code Information

CodeZ47.2
BillableYes
ParentZ47
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes15 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)