2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z47Orthopedic aftercare

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z40-Z53›Z47

ICD-10-CM Z47
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z47 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for orthopedic aftercare, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z47.1, Z47.2, Z47.31, and Z47.32.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z47
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Orthopedic aftercare
Chapter
Z40-Z53
Encounters for other specific health care

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ40-Z53Encounters for other specific health care
CategoryZ47Orthopedic aftercare
This CodeZ47Orthopedic aftercare

Specific Coding for Orthopedic aftercareOverview

Non-specific codes like Z47 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Z47.1 for Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

  • Use Z47.2 for Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

  • Z47.3 for Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis

  • Use Z47.31 for Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis

  • Use Z47.32 for Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis

  • Use Z47.33 for Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis

  • Z47.8 for Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

  • Use Z47.81 for Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

  • Use Z47.82 for Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery

  • Use Z47.89 for Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

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

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z47Overview

Is Z47 (Orthopedic aftercare) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for orthopedic aftercare, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for orthopedic aftercare need a more specific code from this category, such as Z47.1, Z47.2, and Z47.31.