Z51
Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Encounter for other aftercare and medical care
Use a more specific code (4 billable, 2 non-billable)
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
Z40-Z53 Parent Instructions
Includes
- Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Instructional Notes
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
Code Also
- condition requiring care
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z51:
MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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