Orthopedic aftercare (Z47) ICD-10-CM
The Z47 code range covers orthopedic aftercare with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
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Codes in the Z47 Range 11 codes · 8 billable
- Z47 Orthopedic aftercareNon-billable
- Z47.1 Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
- Z47.2 Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
- Z47.3 Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesisNon-billable
- Z47.31 Aftercare following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis
- Z47.32 Aftercare following explantation of hip joint prosthesis
- Z47.33 Aftercare following explantation of knee joint prosthesis
- Z47.8 Encounter for other orthopedic aftercareNon-billable
- Z47.81 Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
- Z47.82 Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following scoliosis surgery
- Z47.89 Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
About the Z47 Code Range
Orthopedic aftercare here includes care following joint replacement, removal of a joint prosthesis, surgical amputation, or scoliosis surgery. It also includes encounters to remove an internal fixation device.
Z47.1 identifies aftercare following joint replacement, while Z47.2 identifies removal of an internal fixation device. Z47.3 covers aftercare following removal of a joint prosthesis, with subdivisions for the shoulder, hip, and knee.
Z47.8 groups other orthopedic aftercare, including care following surgical amputation or scoliosis surgery.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z47 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z47 range classify?
The range classifies orthopedic aftercare. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
