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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z47

Orthopedic aftercare

ICD-10-CM Code:
Z47
ICD-10 Code for:
Orthopedic aftercare
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Z47 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of orthopedic aftercare. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Orthopedic aftercare

Non-specific codes like Z47 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for orthopedic aftercare:

  • 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

Code Classification

  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
    Z00–Z99
    • Encounters for other specific health care
      Z40-Z53
      • Orthopedic aftercare
        Z47

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D

Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.