Z47.2

Billable

ChapterZ00–Z99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

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-)

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Z40-Z53Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Z47Orthopedic aftercare

Z47.2Encounter for removal of internal fixation deviceBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z47.2:

categoryZ47

Orthopedic aftercare

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Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC

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