Z48.815 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for Z48.815 ICD 10 code:
Encntr for surgical aftcr following surgery on the dgstv sys
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z48.815 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
- Z48 Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare
- Z48.0 Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains
- Z48.2 Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant
- Z48.28 Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant
- Z48.29 Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
- Z48.8 Encounter for other specified postprocedural aftercare
- Z48.81 Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z48.815 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z48.815 ICD 10 code
After any operation, you'll have some side effects. There is usually some pain with surgery. There may also be swelling and soreness around the area that the surgeon cut. Your surgeon can tell you which side effects to expect.
There can also be complications. These are unplanned events linked to the operation. Some complications are infection, too much bleeding, reaction to anesthesia, or accidental injury. Some people have a greater risk of complications because of other medical conditions.
Your surgeon can tell you how you might feel and what you will be able to do - or not do - the first few days, weeks, or months after surgery. Some other questions to ask are:
- How long you will be in the hospital
- What kind of supplies, equipment, and help you might need when you go home
- When you can go back to work
- When it is ok to start exercising again
- Are they any other restrictions in your activities
Following your surgeon's advice can help you recover as soon as possible.
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