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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for removal of internal fixation device Z47.2

ICD-10 code Z47.2 for Encounter for removal of internal fixation device is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Excludes1: 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-)

Z47

Excludes1: aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D

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