Z48.811

Billable

Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

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

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inherited from Z48.81

Rules from parent category Z48.81: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems

  • aftercare for injury- code the injury with 7th character D
  • aftercare following surgery for neoplasm (Z48.3)

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direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs (Z48.810)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from Z48.81

Rules from parent category Z48.81: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems

  • aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)
  • orthopedic aftercare (Z47.-)

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Code Information

CodeZ48.811
BillableYes
ParentZ48.81
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)