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Z48.02 - Encounter for removal of sutures

• Applicable to Encounter for removal of sutures
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z48.02 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z48.02 - other international versions of ICD10 Z48.02 may differ.
• Z48.02 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Encounter for removal of staples

The following codes above Z48.02 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z48.02:

• Chapter: Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
• Section: Z40-Z53 - Encounters for other specific health care
• Category: Z48 - Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare

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