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6. Z45.81

Z45.81 - Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

• Applicable to Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z45.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z45.81 - other international versions of ICD10 Z45.81 may differ.
• Z45.81 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• Z45.81 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
• Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant

Type 1 Excludes

• complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
• encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
• encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)

The following codes above Z45.81 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z45.81:

• Chapter: Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
• Section: Z40-Z53 - Encounters for other specific health care
• Category: Z45 - Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device

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Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.