ICD Code Z48.812

ICD code Z48.812 is encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system.

1. Patient has undergone a surgical procedure.

2. Patient requires attention for the removal of surgical sutures or staples.

3. The visit is specifically for suture or staple removal, not for management of complications such as infection or wound dehiscence.

4. There are no active complications or infections present at the removal site.

5. The removal is part of routine post-operative care.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z48.812 include:

- 99211–99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99201–99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement codes)

- 97597–97598 (Removal of devitalized tissue)

- 29580 (Application of Unna boot)

- 29581 (Application of multi-layer compression system)

- 97602 (Wound(s) care, non-selective debridement)

- 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service)

The specific CPT code selection should be based on the clinical scenario and services rendered for ICD code Z48.812.

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