Z47.2✓ Billable
Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)
- •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-)
Code Hierarchy
┌21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)├Z40-Z53Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)├Z47Orthopedic aftercare
└Z47.2Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
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