Z48.3

Billable

Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

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

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📋 Code Instructions

  • code to identify the neoplasm

Excludes1

inherited from Z48

Rules from parent category Z48: Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

  • encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for aftercare following injury - code to Injury, by site, with appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter

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inherited from Z48

Rules from parent category Z48: Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

  • encounter for attention to artificial openings (Z43.-)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

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Code Information

CodeZ48.3
BillableYes
ParentZ48
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)