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6. Z47.2

Z47.2 - Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

• Applicable to Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z47.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z47.2 - other international versions of ICD10 Z47.2 may differ.
• Z47.2 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Type 1 Excludes

• encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
• encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D
• infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
• mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)

The following codes above Z47.2 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z47.2:

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

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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.