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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant Z45.81

ICD-10 code Z45.81 for Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Official Long Descriptor

Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant
Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant
Excludes1: complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)

Z45

Includes: removal or replacement of implanted device

Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2: encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-implanted device (Z46.-)

 
Z45.81 Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant
Child Code
Encounter for adjustment or removal of right breast implant
Child Code
Encounter for adjustment or removal of left breast implant
Child Code
Encounter for adjustment or removal of unspecified breast implant

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